Learning path · 5 steps · about 30 min
Assemble your bed
Divans, headboards, ottomans, slats, bunks and zip-and-link joins.
For: People with flat-pack or link beds to build
- 01 Assembly overview Tools, order and safety About 6 min · Open guide →
- 02 Assemble a divan Linking bolts and bases About 6 min · Open guide →
- 03 Attach a headboard Struts, height and fixings About 5 min · Open guide →
- 04 Assemble an ottoman Gas struts and lid safety About 7 min · Open guide →
- 05 Join zip-and-link sets Align, zip, bridge cover About 6 min · Open guide →
You’re ready when…
- You have the right tools and a clear floor space
- You know which guide matches your bed type
- Gas struts / bunk rails are fitted before load is applied
Common mistakes
- Tightening everything before the bed is square
- Opening an ottoman lid before both struts are fitted
- Forcing a zip-and-link over folded fabric