- A — Length (foot to head)
- B — Width (side to side)
- C — Overall headboard height
- D — Platform/base height
A tall winged headboard with deep wraparound wings, plain throughout. The Durham, holding the room without raising its voice.
The Durham headboard rises tall and full-width, with a softly arched top edge and substantial wings on either side that curl forward to enclose the bed. The wings are deep enough to sit alongside the pillows rather than just framing them, almost forming a private alcove behind the head of the bed. The face is completely plain, no buttoning, no channelling, no piping, just a stretched panel that lets the depth of the upholstery do the work.
The footboard is low and rolled. The legs are slim and tapered in a pale wood finish. The whole frame reads as confident but quiet. Period drawing room, panelled study, country house bedroom, the Durham earns its place because the silhouette is genuinely architectural rather than decorative.
If you've been comparing the Durham to the Ashbourne, the wings are the difference. Ashbourne has wings that frame the pillows. Durham has wings that wrap around them. The Durham reads taller and more enclosed.
Choose your base. Non storage on tapered light legs, manual ottoman for everyday lift-up storage, electric ottoman for touch-of-a-button access, or full adjustable platform. On ottoman and adjustable bases, the legs are removed and the base sits flush to the floor for maximum storage.
Crafted not assembled. Handmade to order in our British workshop by the same craftspeople who have supplied Britain's leading bed retailers for over two decades. Solid hardwood frame. FSC-certified timbers. Slats 3cm apart, rated for our heaviest natural-fill mattresses. SATRA-certified ottoman lift tested to 250kg, OKIN motors on the powered variant. 15 year frame guarantee. White glove delivery and assembly anywhere in mainland UK.
Made your way. Choose from over 100 fabrics across velvets, linens, bouclés and weaves. Available in all sizes, single through Super King.
Want to see it first? Free swatches before you commit. The image shows a rich espresso velvet, but the same shape carries cream linen, deep heritage greens, navy, oxblood.
Durham. Tall winged headboard, plain face, made in Britain.
Gee Golisz, Founder
3-4 Weeks
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| Feature | The Sleep Co® | Other Brands |
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| Craftsmanship |
Handcrafted in Britain each piece built by upholsterers with decades of artistry, ensuring heirloom level quality. |
Mass produced at speed, with inconsistent attention to detail. |
| Materials |
Premium kiln dried hardwood frames with reinforced joints silent, strong and supportive for years. |
Softwood or MDF that can bow, creak and weaken over time. |
| Design |
Designer led aesthetics curated silhouettes, fabrics and finishes that feel timeless, not trend led. |
Generic shapes with limited choice and dated appeal. |
| Comfort & Support |
Precision engineered bases solid or sprung slats positioned for perfect mattress performance and lasting comfort. |
Basic, uneven slats that compromise comfort and durability. |
| Delivery & Assembly |
Complimentary white glove service to your room of choice, assembled with care, with all packaging removed. |
Kerbside drop off or flat pack self assembly. |
| Warranty |
15 year guarantee exceptional protection for your investment, far beyond the industry norm. |
Short term cover, often just 1–3 years. |
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