Staples and Co Kensington Floorstanding Headboard
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- Brand: Staples & Co
From £499.99
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- Brand
- Staples & Co
- Retailer
- Bensons for Beds
- Customer sentiment
- Average
- Guarantee
- Excellent
About the Staples and Co Kensington Floorstanding Headboard
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Floorstanding construction is the hard specification that defines the Staples & Co Kensington: this is a board designed to run down to the floor rather than sit visibly on narrow struts above the bed base. The floorstanding format is the key fact. Against simple divan-strut headboards, that puts it in the more substantial decorative class, because the visual mass is carried through the full board rather than concentrated on two supports, but it also asks more of the room than a slim bolt-on option. In real bedrooms, customer feedback fills in the feel: the surface is repeatedly described as soft enough for sitting up, with a smart, grand look rather than a purely functional finish. That points to a padded upholstered register, not a timber or metal statement piece, and the Kensington styling sits closer to hotel-bedroom polish than pared-back Scandinavian restraint. The practical read is a decorative floorstanding headboard for adding presence behind a bed base, with the soft face doing as much work as the outline and with the strongest visual result in rooms where the wall behind the bed can take a broader, more dressed focal point.
As a backdrop for a freshly decorated bedroom, the Kensington appears to work well when the brief is comfort plus a polished finish rather than pure minimalism. Praise clusters around the way it lifts the room, matches existing décor or a coordinated base, and feels comfortable to lean against for reading or sitting up; that pattern lines up with the floorstanding build, because a larger padded panel gives more visual weight and more back-contact area than the lighter strutted class. Waiting time is the recurring drawback. The delivery wait is mentioned even in otherwise happy feedback, so the positive sentiment is not the same as a friction-free buying experience; handling sounds manageable once it arrives, but one buyer found two-person fitting easier, and wall protection may be worth considering where the board sits close to painted plaster. The maintenance picture is the usual upholstered-headboard one: soft fabric gives warmth and comfort, but it will need gentler cleaning than a wipeable faux-leather or painted-wood board, especially in busy rooms. It lands well for a divan or bedstead buyer wanting a padded, grand-looking backdrop with comfort for sitting up; a very tight room, a low visual scheme or a household needing a quick, no-fuss arrival is better matched with a slimmer strutted headboard or a ready-stock budget board.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Recent owners describe the headboard as looking luxurious and well-made.
- Many buyers appreciate the variety of attractive colours available.
- Owners find it easy to move around without needing to attach it to the bed.
- Several customers report it is soft and pleasant to lean against when sitting up.
Cons
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Specifications
Manufacturer specifications without the jargon, easy to scan and compare.
10 Year Guarantee – For total peace of mind
Fault cover gives you somewhere to turn if fixings loosen or upholstery faults appear during normal use, reducing the chance of paying for eligible repairs yourself. Read the terms, because accidental damage and wear may be excluded.
Luxuriously Deep Padded Upholstery – Stylish and luxuriously comfortable
Thick cushioning behind the fabric compresses when you sit up in bed, giving your shoulders and upper back a broader surface to lean against. Extra padding can make the headboard project further into the room.
Staples & Co. Premium Headboard – The perfect complement to our Staples & Co ranges of divan bases
Matching upholstery gives the bed end a coordinated back panel, giving pillows a firmer stop and making sitting up less bare against the wall. Check the base fittings first, since bolt positions can vary.
Quality assured – Hand-crafted quality, made in the UK
Factory checks should catch loose fabric and uneven seams before dispatch, leaving the headboard looking tidier where it sits above the pillows. They won't guarantee identical stitching on every piece.
Floor Standing Design – For optimum stability and style, the mark of a premium headboard
Full-height panels meet the room surface, making the headboard feel steadier. They need clear skirting and enough wall space behind the bed, because the extra height can be awkward in tight rooms.
Strong, Sturdy Timber Frame Sourced from responsibly managed forests
Wood rails give the headboard a firm backbone, helping it sit flatter behind pillows and feel less wobbly when you lean back to read. Forest origin says little about the finish or joint design.
Hand upholstered in a choice of 26 Premium Upholstery Fabrics–A choice of textures and styles from velvet look, warm faux leather, linen look and more
Fabric on the outside changes the texture under your hands and helps the box blend in or add contrast beside painted walls and curtains. Pale cloth can mark, and textured covers may trap dust.
Wide choice of colours– Choose from different neutral tones or something brighter for a pop of colour
Fabric colour changes the headboard's presence, letting it sit quietly against bedding or become the main visible panel behind the pillows. Strong shades can date faster than plain fabric.
Modern, Classic, Deep buttoned design - A statement piece for any bedroom, fashioned with crafted pleats and deep-set buttons
Rows of drawn-in fabric with recessed buttons add depth behind the pillows, making the bed read taller from the doorway. Dust can collect in the button recesses after regular use.
Hotel or floor standing height options – To suit your personal taste
Higher headboards create a bigger backdrop above the pillows, making the bed look more prominent against the wall. Large panels can crowd low ceilings or narrow walkways.
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Reader reviews of the Staples and Co Kensington Floorstanding Headboard
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I love my new bedroom and am very impressed with the quality of my headboard. It matches the base and looks luxurious.
Looks brilliant, in keeping with the decor in bedroom
Really like headboard I ordered
Beautiful looking headboard. Excellent support for sitting up. Solid and sturdy.
Deeply padded and extremely well made, this headboard provides the finishing touch of luxury to compliment our new bed and refines our bedroom style.
Excellent looks and quality at a reasonable price
Really nice headboard.,Lonely material. Looks really good in the room. Would recommend.
The headboard is complements the room and is lush and well made. Seems sturdy too.
Looks FAB and grand
Although I had to wait ages for its arrival, this headboard did not disappoint. It looks and feels luxurious. No problem fitting it, but would have been easier with two people. I have added 2 door stops to the reverse to prevent damage to the wall. It is well made and I'm pleased with the way it looks in newly decorated bedroom.
Very good staff and excellent service by hassan He knows his job also skill full. 5stars
Excellent choice. Excellent comfort.
Lovely bed Lovely service Long waiting time to get ready
Looks really nice and matches my decor. Would highly recommend light to move around and doesn't need to be attached to the bed if you don't want it to.
Lovely material and colour and very comfy mattress
Lush. This fabric is as soft and velvety as a rabbit's ear and sitting up against it on a lazy Sunday morning is like heaven.
Excellent product
Lovely colour and style, worth waiting for. Never had a fabric one before
Lovely
Beautiful, great quality, very happy. It really makes a difference in the room.
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