How to secure a freestanding headboard to an ensemble base?

[Connie101]

Hi, I've purchased a freestanding headboard for the bed but  I don't know how to secure it so it doesn't tip? Can you please suggest what bolts or screws I need  for an ensemble bed base or do I need brackets?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

[MitchellMc]

Keep us updated no matter the solution you decide to go with @Connie101. We're here to assist every step of the way.

Mitchell

[Connie101]

Hi @Noyade,

I really appreciate your Saturday arvo idea, and thank you so much for providing the diagram. It has given me a clear visual representation of where exactly to install the frame. I've considered the brackets, but wondering about the best way to attach them to both the headboard and the frame itself. This sounds like a good plan; I'll try it!

Cheers

Connie

[lozawebster]

Hi. Wondering if I could please get item suggestions to make these bed head legs which attach to the sides? 
if they come in one piece that would be amazing  

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @lozawebster. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about connecting a headboard.

There were a couple of suggestions made in this discussion. Was it @EricL or @Noyade's design you were looking at? They both appear to be using something similar to 70 x 35mm Framing MGP10 Untreated Pine 2.4m. If you can let us know which one you were hoping to build, we'd be more than happy to provide guidance.

As mentioned, connecting the bedhead directly to the frame would likely be the best solution rather than creating a secondary frame to hold it upright.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell