Sonoma 65.75" King Headboard

I love this headboard! It was sooooo easy to assemble; it was put together by my granddaughter's boyfriend in under an hour! The price was very reasonable, as well. I love that it is free-standing and I don't need to worry that it's going to tip over. I do wish it was just a few inches taller but that's my own fault; I placed bed risers under my bed to raise the height so I could use the space underneath the bed for storage. I may use some of the risers under the headboard, as well. That would take care of the problem! What a brilliant idea; I just thought of it while I was typing this review! It's a really nice piece and practical for putting my book on when closing it to go to sleep, and keeping cherished little items on it, as well.

Very pleased! Sturdy. Easy to put together...I put it together on my own but would have been quicker with 2 people. Looks nice... especially for price!

I purchased this after carefully researching Amazon Reviews and Q&A and measuring my bed and spaces and by taking that step. I can say this is a good value for your money, if you exert some patience and discipline before you let your trigger finger go on the one click sale. Given the free shipping, convenience, and price, it is a good deal IF you are careful. The very first thing I noticed when it arrived is that it is VERY HEAVY. Before the UPS driver left, I examine the packaging for immediate signs of damage. This is not solid wood. It is pressed particle board, so if there is even a little bit of damage to the box, you can bet before you even open it there may be problems inside the box. Examine it before opening, because a return will be far easier if you report it as damaged packaging and ask for a UPS pick-up and replacement, unless you have two strong backs, a pick-up truck, and a nearby UPS drop off.Next, take a moment to save yourself some frustration. I learned from the reviews and Q&A that the most frustrating part of the instructions is that the individual pieces and hardware are not labeled, even though the instructions describe parts as H1 or T2 etc. So, I took a breath and made sure where I wanted to build this and how hard would it be squeeze it in behind the bed. To clarify, I have a new Sleep Number Flex King bed. Since I spent over $6,000 on the bed, I wasn't going to drop another $2K for a fabric plain backboard that did not even provide you with a shelf or cubby, just to have an "official" Sleep Number Headboard. I did all the measuring and figured out it was best to do this:1) Label the individual pieces with Post-It notes as you open the box and sort.2) If like me, you don't have much room in your bedroom for assembly (you need room for shoulders and elbows as you will be screwing and nailing things in at odd angles, consider a two or three stage construction, before the thing becomes to heavy and cumbersome to navigate hallways, corners, and door etc. Having a spacious work area will get rid of much of your frustration before it even arises. For instance, in my case, I did the larger frame in my living room, then carried that into the bedroom and laid it on the bed to do the top shelf, back panel, and molding, so that I could then just slide it behind the bed.3) It is particle board. Do not assemble in your house on a wet or humid day with all the windows open. This sounds like being overcautious, but exposed particle board it VERY susceptible air moisture which may lead to the crumbling and warping, even during the brief time you are putting it together. With that said, also remember to tighten by rotation and check and double check that you have seated the pieces correctly before fully nailing or screwing them together--especially if you decide to use carpenter's glue at joints, because while pressed wood is a great price, and looks fine when put together, IT IS NOT FORGIVING. Particle board will crumble if you constantly set and reset fixtures. Go slow, and be certain, and you will be fine. Rush it, fail to make sure you have everything lined up before you power drive it together, and I can can guarantee any pressed wood project will make a southern baptist curse like an angry sailor.4) You will need help. Choose the help wisely. One person should be in charge, the other is the holder and spotter. By spotter, I mean you add the third check to make sure you have the right piece in the right place and facing the correct direction. In other words if you and your wife don't work well as a team know that gong in. See I know my place, she is the engineer I am an retired English teacher. I hold and spot and have no problem with that. So if you are thinking of purchasing this to save a few hundred bucks (and you can) you might lose all that saved money to marriage counseling if you do not know your place and position in the team.5) Go slow. This isn't a race. Don't pay attention to other reviewers time estimates. If getting it done right the first time matters, who cares if it takes you an hour longer than others. We just finished assembling ours ten minutes ago, so I am writing this fresh of the experience to hopefully save other people any problems by posting this as fresh as possible. Not that it matters, but it took us just under 150 minutes (we have 5 master's degrees between us) but after we both read the reviews and Q&A we were very deliberate in the process. I am proud to say, we had to only retract one screw during the entire process. I could feel the particle board giving way to a crumble just on that one piece, so I can only imagine what folks trying to break some speed goal might go through if they have to constantly reverse and reset screws or dowels.Once assembled and in place, it is wonderful. Please note, if you have things with cords you plan on putting anywhere other than on the top shelf you do not have and pre-drilled wire holes. I do not suggest you put any into the rear veneer either. It is fine as a cosmetic backing, but I don't see the thin material standing up to friction of cords etc. That was fine for us. We put the wired things on the top shelf, and used all the cubby holes for books, remotes, etc.So, great price, and product, if you can avoid the user error problems in advance!

My wife and I just finished assembling the headboard. We worked together and we finished it after about four and a half hours of assembly. It should be noted that we are cautious, slow, and old. (I am eighty-one years old.) The details of our adventure are below.The box arrived and showed no damage. We opened it and were pleasantly surprised at how well it was packed. It would seem impossible for the pieces to be damaged unless someone ran over it with a forklift or dropped something quite heavy on top of the box.On top of the packed pieces was an assembly booklet. Illustrations were very good and easy to picture. It began with a list of parts that included name, part number, and quantity for each part. It would have been helpful if each part would have had a sticker on it with name and/or part number. However, the illustrations were good enough that it could be deduced as to the name of each part. There are only fourteen individual parts.My wife and I took out each part and examined each for any damages. All were in good condition. As we unpacked each part, we put a post-it on it with its name and number. The hardware (bolts, dowels, and inserts) were all together in a bag. We counted how many of each was there and compared it to the quantities given in the list of materials. All were present with one variation. One insert was listed as having a quantity of fifteen. We had a total of sixteen. If we had assembled the entire structure and had one left over we would likely have assumed we had made an error in putting it together. However, the extra would have been good to have if we had lost one of the inserts.As to quality: all holes were present, sized correctly, and lined up perfectly when mating parts were put together. The laminate on the “engineered” wood showed no blemishes. Each piece part fit together well. I thought the engineering and manufacturing were excellent.The product is not a show-stopper in appearance but it fit our needs perfectly. Apparently, in our area, free-standing headboards are almost non-existent. For us, the product is a bit heavy and cumbersome and it should NOT be drug across the floor. It must be picked up completely to be moved. We knew this when we ordered it and decided ahead of time that we could live with that drawback. We can.Our experience has been flawless and we recommend it without reservation.