4ft Small Double Headboards

A 4ft small double headboard measures 120cm wide, matching the width of a UK 4ft small double bed frame. It will not align correctly on a standard double (135cm) frame. Always match the headboard width to your bed frame width for the correct fit and proportions.

We would not recommend it — a 4ft headboard is 15cm narrower than a 4ft6 double frame and would look noticeably undersized. Always match the headboard width to your bed frame size for correct proportions.

Yes — the full range of headboard styles, including panelled, winged, sleigh, low, and floor standing options, are available in 4ft small double size. All fabric and colour options are also offered in this size.

Yes — a 4ft small double headboard paired with a small double bed is a popular guest room combination. It looks more substantial than a single bed setup while still fitting comfortably in a modestly sized room. A panelled or low-profile headboard tends to work particularly well in a multi-use guest room.

All our headboards, including the 4ft small double size, use the standard adjustable metal strut fitting system. The struts slot into receiving brackets on your bed base and can be adjusted in height to suit your mattress depth. The process takes 10–15 minutes and no specialist tools are required.