Scallop edged. Pink velour. Three buttons missing. If that’s your idea of your average headboard, we’re pretty sure you grew up in the 1980s, wore fingerless neon gloves aged 9, and lusted after a high sleeper bed like Darren down the road had. But guess what, times have changed. Darren’s out of his high sleeper (just), fingerless neon gloves never were a good look, and those pink velour headboards are no longer the height of sophistication – especially when they’ve got three buttons missing.

These days, things have got a whole lot classier in the world of headboards. So, perhaps it really is time to consider getting rid of that pink velour number. Here’s why –

3 Panel Upholstered Headboard

No scallops anywhere. No frills. No fuss. That’s why we love the understated nature of the 3 panel upholstered headboard. It’s design at its most simple, which means it’s design at its best. Plus you can put your own stamp on it by choosing which fabric you want it upholstered in – you’ve got 25 to choose from.

Chesterfield Upholstered Headboard

Ah, the classic Chesterfield look. Sumptuous button detailing, deep padded upholstery, and bags of quality. It’s a headboard that you just want to touch, or sink into as you enjoy a lazy Sunday morning reading the papers in bed (oh, you’ve got a 2-year-old, maybe not then). At £199, this Chesterfield upholstered headboard has a saving of £100 off the RRP, so that’s another reason to love it even more.

Tubes Vertical Upholstered Headboard

This sophisticated floor-standing headboard is exclusive to us so don’t expect to see it in any old furniture store. Oh no! This one’s special and we don’t mind saying so. The clean straight stitching creates eight ‘tubes’ of plush upholstered panels. Share nicely and have four each or nudge your way to a 5:3 ratio.

Cubes Upholstered Headboard

This contemporary take on the Chesterfield design is a real winner. The cube style pattern has a rather futuristic feel to it, and finished in a classic steely grey, it’s the epitome of 5* funky. Of course, as with all of our headboards, you can choose which fabric to have it upholstered in, so get ready to unleash your inner designer.

Charlotte Studded Upholstered Headboard

If you’re a fan of subtle, demure style, say hi to the Charlotte studded upholstered headboard, the last of our top five. Curves in all the right places, delicate border detailing, and finished in your choice of fabric, of course it deserves a place on our top five. Plus you can have the height adjusted to your exact requirements.

So there you have it – OUR TOP 5 UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARDS. Each one is different, but they're all a steal with prices from £149 - £199 (which means savings of over 50% on high street prices). What’s more, all of these upholstered headboards are strong, sturdy and floor-standing, and you don’t need to be a master of DIY to fit them – they’re all easily mounted to any of our divan beds.

One more thing before you go - because we’re generous (and modest), when you use code ‘H20’ at the checkout, you’ll get an extra 20% off your headboard when you buy it with any of our divan beds. What better reason to ditch that old pink headboard then?