How do you put a headboard on a bed without holes?
Free-standing – If your bed doesn't have mounting holes or headboard brackets for mounting the headboard, you can use the free-standing headboard method. This simple solution doesn't require any special tools or bolts. Just arrange the headboard in the appropriate position and let the bedframe and the wall prop it up.
If you do not have a wooden bed frame or want to attach a headboard to a bed frame without any holes, you can use bolts or screws that do not require drilling. Mark where the bolts or screws should go on the headboard and bed frame, and then use a drill or wrench to tighten them.
Most bed frames have four horizontally oblong bolt holes or slots arranged one above the other. These pre-drilled holes accommodate multiple types of headboard designs, from upholstered headboards to wall-mounted headboards, and allow you to adjust the height of the headboard using headboard struts.
A super easy Easy DIY Headboard hung using command strips! The perfect solution for renters or kids rooms where you don't want to attach it directly to the wall.
Free-standing – If your bed doesn't have mounting holes or headboard brackets for mounting the headboard, you can use the free-standing headboard method. This simple solution doesn't require any special tools or bolts. Just arrange the headboard in the appropriate position and let the bedframe and the wall prop it up.
A floating headboard, also known as a hanger headboard, is a headboard that is mounted on the wall at the head of your mattress instead of being attached to your bed frame. They add no stability to the bed itself, but create a beautiful accent with little to no hassle.
A standing headboard is a separate headboard unit that stands directly on the floor. They are independent of the bed but this doesn't mean they wobble. They attach to a divan base using the same fixtures that strutted headboards use.
Attached to the Bed Frame
Most standard size headboards, such as twin, full, queen, or king sizes, can be mounted to bed frames. Some frames include headboards, but if you are buying your headboard separately, check the width to ensure the mounting holes on both sides align to your frame for a secure fit.
Attaching a headboard to a divan bed is easy, it's something anyone can handle with the right tools. The most common style of headboard is one that comes with wooden securing struts attached and usually comes with two or four steel bolts (depending on the height of the headboard) with plastic guides.
Frame-mounted headboards are easy to install, and they usually come with their own fixings. All you need is a screwdriver and a second person to hold it in place while you tighten the bolts. If you want advice on installing your headboard, we're here to help – contact us today.
Can a bed look nice without a headboard?
There are plenty of ways to style a bed without a headboard: Use Pillows: You can use pillows to create the look of a headboard. Stack them up against the wall behind your bed, or arrange them in a row. You can even use different coloured or patterned pillows to add some interest.
Platform Bed (No Headboard)
A standing headboard is a separate headboard unit that stands directly on the floor. They are independent of the bed but this doesn't mean they wobble. They attach to a divan base using the same fixtures that strutted headboards use.
A floating headboard, also known as a hanger headboard, is a headboard that is mounted on the wall at the head of your mattress instead of being attached to your bed frame. They add no stability to the bed itself, but create a beautiful accent with little to no hassle.
- Move it further away from the wall.
- Install padding between the headboard and the wall.
- Tighten up the bedframe so it doesn't move.
- Bolt the headboard tightly to the wall.
