Staples and Co Stratford Floorstanding Headboard
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From £849.99
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- Brand
- Staples & Co
- Retailer
- Bensons for Beds
- Customer sentiment
- Average
- Guarantee
- Excellent
About the Staples and Co Stratford Floorstanding Headboard
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Buyers wanting a decorative headboard rather than a plain bolt-on panel are the obvious audience for the Staples & Co Stratford. The appeal is deliberately grown-up. Its floorstanding format is the important construction point: compared with lighter strutted divan headboards, a board that runs to the floor usually gives a more settled, furniture-like outline and is less reliant on thin support struts for its visual authority. That is a credible choice for an upholstered statement piece, because the structure matches the look instead of asking a soft fabric panel to do all the work. The customer language points to a simple, modern shape rather than heavy buttoning or ornate detailing, with the velvet finish and London Mink colour repeatedly described as warm, tasteful and room-enhancing. That puts it closer to the boutique-hotel end of the upholstered headboard register than to the cheaper faux-leather utility category, especially for north-facing or muted bedrooms where a flat grey or stark white board can feel cold. Without a stated height or thickness, the safest call is to treat this as a visual anchor rather than a discreet background fitting.
Style-led divan buyers are the main audience here, particularly where the bedroom already suits soft upholstery, velvet texture and a warmer neutral palette rather than exposed timber or metal. Installation comes through as a repeated strength, with buyers describing the fitting process as quick and straightforward, and sturdiness is mentioned alongside the perceived fabric quality rather than as a separate afterthought. The warning signs are mostly practical. Upholstered velvet needs more care than wipe-clean faux leather, especially in dusty rooms or homes with pets, and a floorstanding board has more physical presence than a slim strutted panel, so it can crowd a tight room even when the design itself is simple. Criticism is thin in this sample: even the lowest-scored entry is positive, so there is no recurring defect pattern around wobble, poor finish or awkward assembly. One recent piece of feedback also refers to an ottoman and storage, which reads as bed-base feedback rather than useful evidence about the headboard alone. The Stratford suits someone wanting a sturdy, warm-toned upholstered focal point with easy fitting; a room needing a low, barely-there board, exposed wood grain or wipe-clean practicality belongs with slimmer strutted, wooden or vinyl headboard categories instead.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Buyers describe the velvet material as giving a beautiful finish.
- Owners find the assembly process quick and straightforward.
- Owners appreciate the headboard's design as stylish and statement-making.
- Recent owners note the London Mink colour as warm and enriching for their rooms.
Cons
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Specifications
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Made in the UK – exclusively for Bensons for Beds
Crafting within the UK boundaries ensures adherence to strict British manufacturing quality standards, assuring users of unparalleled durability and safety. The exclusivity to Bensons for Beds highlights the unique, customised engineering designed to cater to specific sleep needs not typically met by mass produced items.
Luxuriously Padded Upholstery – Stylish and comfortable
Fabric-covered padding gives your shoulders a softer surface to lean against. Fabric needs regular vacuuming and may show marks faster than wood or metal, while deep cushioning can make the headboard feel bulkier.
Free 10 Year Guarantee – for peace of mind
Fault cover gives you a route to repair or replacement if manufacturing defects appear after delivery, reducing the risk of paying again for the same issue. Every claim will need the seller's terms to back it.
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.
Wide choice of colours – choose from different neutral tones or something brighter for a pop of colour
Fabric colour changes how the wall end of the bed sits in the room, from blending quietly with paintwork to becoming a stronger focal point. Bolder colours may date sooner and show marks more readily.
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.
Hand upholstered in a range of Premium Upholstery Fabrics – a choice of textures and styles to suit any sleep space
Fabric pulled tightly over padding gives the panel a softer face and a more finished look behind your pillows. Textured cloth can catch dust, while pale shades mark faster.
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.
Strong, sturdy timber frame – sourced from responsibly managed forests
Timber rails inside the headboard help it sit square and resist wobble when you lean back in bed. Forest sourcing doesn't prove the board will never creak.
Criss cross winged design – a statement piece for any bedroom
Diagonal padded sections break up a plain wall while the side returns give pillows a more enclosed backdrop. Deep sides can feel bulky in a narrow room.
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Reader reviews of the Staples and Co Stratford Floorstanding Headboard
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Love my new head board, fits my room perfectly. The quality is superb, I absolutely love the colour and fabric. Very easy to fit and install.
Absolutely love this headboard looks so good so glad we picked it good advice from sales staff
This bed was everything I needed it to be. The headboard is effortlessly stylish, a simple yet statement design. The velvet material gives it a beautiful finish. The ottoman gives a generous amount of storage space. Overall I am incredibly happy with my purchase especially during a 20% sale!
Great headboard, good quality and easy to install. Very happy with it.
Great quality headboard. Love the London Mink colour that is tasteful and warm, it really enriches a north facing room. It's also very sturdy which shows the quality of the piece. The delivery went smoothly and the assembly was quick.
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