Slumberland Laurel Floorstanding Headboard
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- Free delivery
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- Brand: Slumberland
From £449.99
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- Brand
- Slumberland
- Retailer
- Bensons for Beds
- Delivery time
- Good
- Customer sentiment
- Average
- Guarantee
- Excellent
About the Slumberland Laurel Floorstanding Headboard
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The Laurel is built around a floorstanding, winged upholstered format, so its visual weight comes from the whole board rather than just the portion seen above the mattress. It is a room-shaping headboard. The side returns are the important styling move: they make the bed feel framed and more enclosed, closer to a hotel-style upholstered board than a slim strutted panel that simply sits behind a divan. For this construction class, that is the generous part of the design, because floorstanding wings give more architectural presence and better visual anchoring than short-legged boards, but they also demand more clearance at the sides and behind the base. The written feedback points to a padded fabric finish with visible seams, curved wings and colour-matching potential against a Slumberland base. When the finish is good, the Laurel reads as polished and dressy rather than minimal; praise clusters around a classier bedroom look, a more luxurious feel and colour that ties in neatly with the base. The design is not subtle, and that is its point.
The same winged, floorstanding build pairs best with a divan-style base where the head end is clear, because side-return headboards can interfere with storage plans in a way flat boards rarely do. It suits dressier modern or hotel-influenced rooms, and sit-up readers are the more natural audience than renters wanting the lightest, easiest panel to move. Praise tends to focus on the finished look: the headboard is described as lifting the room, matching the base well and feeling sturdy once assembled, with one recent buyer also finding the set-up straightforward. Finish quality is the weak spot. The complaints are not just about taste; damaged arrivals, faulty or missing feet and poor stitching appear across the negative feedback, with loose threads, rippled fabric, puckered wings and uneven stuffing undermining the smooth, tailored look the product imagery appears to promise. There is also a practical warning for storage-base owners: one substantive complaint says the headboard blocked two divan drawers, and another says a super king arrived around 20cm wider than the listed 180cm, so tight alcoves and wall-to-wall layouts leave little room for tolerance. The Laurel lands well for someone wanting a statement, floorstanding upholstered board and willing to inspect the seams, feet and drawer clearance promptly; households with four-drawer divans, narrow bedroom recesses or a low appetite for exchange hassle should consider a flat strutted panel or step up into a higher-tier upholstered headboard bracket.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Owners describe the headboard design as enhancing their bedroom decor beautifully.
- Recent buyers find the assembly process straightforward and quick.
- Several customers report the materials feeling durable and of high quality.
- Users highlight the headboard's strong build as a significant advantage.
Cons
- Multiple owners experienced damages upon delivery requiring replacements.
- Several reviewers reported the headboard blocking access to drawers, making them unusable.
- Some complaints noted discrepancies between the product size listed and actual measurements.
- Owners flagged low-quality finishes, including loose threads and puckered fabric.
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Specifications
Manufacturer specifications without the jargon, easy to scan and compare.
Free 8 year guarantee –for peace of mind
Guarantee paperwork puts fault reporting and contact details in writing for you. Claims won't cover every problem, because accidental damage or missing purchase details can put a fault outside the provider's terms.
Made in the UK –exclusively for Bensons for Beds
Factory production should suit standard UK sizing, making pairing less awkward. You won't be able to compare the exact base across different shops, and any future parts or service may depend on the original seller.
Wide range of upholstery fabrics –featuring woven fabric with a sheen finish and soft touch options
Textured covers change how the panel catches bedroom light and how it brushes against your pillows, while smoother cloth suits reading in bed. Glossy cloth can pick up pressure marks and fingerprints sooner.
Slumberland luxury headboard –the perfect partner for our exclusive Slumberland divan bases
Tall padded back panel bolts to a divan base, making sitting up feel steadier and leaving the bed end more finished. Check fixing positions, because mismatched bases can be awkward to attach.
Padded upholstery –for extra comfort and support
Cushioning behind the fabric softens contact when you sit up to read. The fabric layer can flatten over time, while paler colours may show marks from hair products or skin oils sooner.
Colour options –choose from a selection of neutral tones or something brighter for a pop of colour
Fabric shade changes how the bed reads against walls and bedding, helping it blend into a calm room or act as the main accent. Brighter colours can date faster than quieter fabrics.
Contemporary vertical linear design –suits practically any home décor
Tall stitched panels draw the eye upward behind the pillows, making the bed look neater and more structured. Very ornate rooms may look calmer with a softer outline.
Floorstanding headboard –created to make a statement no matter the room
Full-height back panel rises from the floor behind the bed and makes the whole bed appear taller against the wall. Wall sockets behind it may be harder to reach.
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Reader reviews of the Slumberland Laurel Floorstanding Headboard
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The design fits beautifully with my bedroom decor, and the quality is outstanding. Assembly was straightforward, and the materials feel durable. If you're looking for a bed that combines comfort, quality, and aesthetics, this is the one. Highly recommended!
Amazing service from start to finish, lovely bed. Very strong a Sturdy and looks really nice in the space.
Love the headboard, feels good quality and looks luxurious.
Great product, really happy with how it looks and how well built it is. There was one little foot on the headboard that was missing on arrival (you could see where it had been ripped off). But you can't see that bit once assembled so don't seem worth the hassle of trying to replace.
Had a bad experience with first delivery. Arrived damaged so did mattress but I called customer services they dealt with my issues straight away and delivered a new one which came with no damages. Happy with my purchase looks stunning
I've always fancied a headboard like this and I'm so glad I was able to get one as it's stunning.
Looks very good only problem can't open a. Drawer. At top of bed I would highly recommend the headboard though.
Brings an extra class to the room Love it love it love it !
My New Headboard goes really well with the overall look of the bed,l like the fact that it stands on the floor and comes out at the sides.The colour of it matches great with the base of the bed.
Looks great in our bedroom. Gives a real luxury feel. Nice colour
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