What thickness does the headboard panel need to be?

The panel must be exactly 1.5 inches thick to fit the bracket system. This is a standard dimension at most lumberyards and millwork suppliers.

Does this come with the actual headboard panel?

No, the hardware includes only the mounting brackets. You supply your own panel, which lets you choose the exact material, finish, and width you want.

Can I change the headboard panel later?

Yes. Because the hardware is separate from the panel, you can remove and replace the board without taking apart the rest of the bed frame.

What materials work for the headboard panel?

Any rigid material cut to 1.5 inches thick will fit, including solid wood, plywood, MDF, or upholstered board. The bracket system does not restrict material choice beyond the thickness requirement.

Headboard Hardware

carbon neutral

The 3-second version

Accepts any headboard panel cut to 1.5 inches thick
Swap or update the panel without changing the frame
Standard measurement works with lumber and millwork suppliers
Requires 1.5-inch panel thickness exactly
Headboard panel sold separately

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Mounting Brackets to Attach Your Own Custom Headboard Panel

Bed frames with built-in headboards force a single aesthetic decision that you live with for years. This approach separates structure from style: you get reliable mounting hardware and the freedom to choose—or change—the panel on your own timeline.

It matters if you are matching existing furniture, working with unusual room dimensions, or trying to keep costs flexible by sourcing materials yourself. The 1.5-inch standard means you are not hunting for proprietary parts years later.

Good gift when

People matching a bed to existing bedroom furniture
Anyone sourcing reclaimed or custom wood for a project
Renters who want to take the panel to the next place

Skip it if Only works with 1.5-inch thick panels—non-standard boards will not fit the bracket system

Specs

Panel Thickness Required: 1.5 inches
Color: Black

What's included

Headboard mounting brackets

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

Best paired with a custom panel or voucher for lumber, since hardware alone may not feel complete.

The details

Most bed frame systems lock you into a headboard style chosen by the maker. This hardware gives you the attachment mechanism so the rest is up to you—buy or build a panel that matches your walls, suits the room's proportions, or keeps a piece you already own in service.

The brackets accommodate panels 1.5 inches thick, a standard you will find at lumberyards, millwork shops, and many furniture suppliers. Pick reclaimed walnut, paint-grade poplar, upholstered MDF, or whatever fits your vision. The mounting system handles the connection; everything else is your decision.

Because the hardware works independently of the panel material, you can swap out the board later without replacing the frame or the brackets. Repaint, refinish, or switch to a completely different look as your taste changes.

Floyd

Headboard Hardware

Build the exact bed frame accent you want by supplying your own 1.5-inch wood or upholstered board

$125at floydhome.com

Quantity

Buy from Floyd

Ships and sold by Floyd. About this merchant

The 3-second version

Accepts any headboard panel cut to 1.5 inches thick
Swap or update the panel without changing the frame
Standard measurement works with lumber and millwork suppliers
Requires 1.5-inch panel thickness exactly
Headboard panel sold separately

Questions

What thickness does the headboard panel need to be?: The panel must be exactly 1.5 inches thick to fit the bracket system. This is a standard dimension at most lumberyards and millwork suppliers.
Does this come with the actual headboard panel?: No, the hardware includes only the mounting brackets. You supply your own panel, which lets you choose the exact material, finish, and width you want.
Can I change the headboard panel later?: Yes. Because the hardware is separate from the panel, you can remove and replace the board without taking apart the rest of the bed frame.
What materials work for the headboard panel?: Any rigid material cut to 1.5 inches thick will fit, including solid wood, plywood, MDF, or upholstered board. The bracket system does not restrict material choice beyond the thickness requirement.