Staples and Co Knightsbridge Floorstanding Headboard
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From £549.99
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- Brand
- Staples & Co
- Retailer
- Bensons for Beds
- Customer sentiment
- Average
- Guarantee
- Excellent
About the Staples and Co Knightsbridge Floorstanding Headboard
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Buyers considering the Staples & Co Knightsbridge are really buying a full-board look rather than a bolt-on afterthought, because the only firm construction cue in the available specification is its floorstanding format. The format does the heavy lifting here. A floorstanding headboard bears down to the floor and is normally fixed through the base rather than being held aloft on narrow struts, so it tends to feel visually heavier, straighter and more built-in than basic strutted divan boards. For a decorative headboard, that is a credible spec choice: not as placement-flexible as a wall-mounted panel, but more substantial in the bedroom than a slim strut board that can wobble if the bed is pulled out for cleaning. The Knightsbridge name also sits at the upholstered, hotel-style end of the market rather than the plain wooden-rail end, and the feedback leans that way, with colour and a plush finish doing much of the room-setting work. Where a simple panel can disappear behind pillows, this type of headboard is meant to finish a divan or matching base as part of the furniture.
Floorstanding construction suits divan-style bases and coordinated sets most cleanly, because the board can sit behind the bed as a furniture-height piece rather than relying on thin legs alone. Praise tends to centre on the finished look: colour, softness and a bedroom-complete effect come up repeatedly, and the easy-clean comment fits an upholstered board intended to be seen and touched rather than hidden behind a valance. Some of the comfort praise belongs to the wider bed package, not the headboard itself, so it should not be read as evidence that this board changes support. Fit is the main caveat. The most concrete faults concern colour matching and fixing accuracy: one buyer found the headboard noticeably greyer than a neutral beige base bought to match it, while another described the fixing slots as roughly 10mm out, leaving only two fixtures usable, which is a serious annoyance on a premium-feeling floorstanding board. That does not drown out the positive pattern, but it does raise the risk for existing frames, non-matching bases and tight bolt positions. It lands well for a bedroom where the headboard is meant to be a soft, plush focal point behind a divan; for low-fuss rental rooms, awkward older bedsteads or exact colour-matched schemes, a simpler adjustable strutted board or wall-mounted upholstered panel is the safer category to consider.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Owners report the headboard adds a luxurious finish to their bedroom decor.
- Buyers consistently describe the comfort level as significantly enhancing their sleep experience.
- Recent reviews highlight the variety of colour options that match existing furniture well.
Cons
- Several customers mention the headboard colour appearing greyer than expected compared to the base.
- Issues with alignment where the fixture slots fail to match the bed frame correctly.
- Some owners express disappointment in the quality control after noticing manufacturing inconsistencies.
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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.
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.
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.
Hand upholstered in a range of Premium Upholstery Fabrics–A choice of textures and styles from velvet look, warm faux leather, linen look and more
Fabric over the padded face softens the board's hard edge and changes how it feels behind your pillows. Pale shades can show marks sooner, while pile needs brushing.
Contemporary Panel design –With vertical panelled detail for an elegant finish
Narrow channels break up the headboard face, helping a tall bed look less like one flat block against the wall. Dust can settle in those channels between cleans.
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Reader reviews of the Staples and Co Knightsbridge Floorstanding Headboard
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Very comfortable
5 star product. I'll be back for more when required.
Looks really good and finishes off the bed perfectly
I love the product and colour, only problem is the gap created when have a slimmer mattress
Well worth the good nights sleep!!
Fabulous. Looks amazing in the bedroom.
The bed is great but the base came in two halves and the brackets to fix them together were incorrectly aligned during production. We had the remove the fixtures and re fit on the correct place!!
We really pleased with the quality of our new bed.
Very happy with my ottoman bed frame and headboard looks and feel good quality
Good quality definitely a bit over priced but worth it
It's fabulous
Really impressed with the quality of the bed, how it looks within the room and the comfort.
Very comfortable mattress and I love the colour of my base and headboard.
Perfect, quality, love the colour.
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