Divan Bed Assembly Guide

It's a well known fact that assembling a divan bed is a particularly smooth and simple process. Your divan should come with an instruction manual, and arrive to you in two parts. You’ll just need a few household items (and potentially a helping hand) and your divan bed will be set up and ready in no time.

What do you need to build a divan?

You’ll be pleased to know that you only need a couple of tools to build a divan bed:

• Pliers
• Slotted screwdriver
• Hammer/mallet
• Scissors

Make sure you have everything that comes with your divan bed before you start putting it together otherwise you may not be able to complete your build. You can do this by cross-referencing the instruction manual with the parts in front of you and identifying which is which.

How to build a divan bed base

How you build a divan bed base will depend on which type you have. Luckily, assembling any type of divan base is quite simple if you follow our easy instructions. For more information on the different types of divan bases, read our Divan Bed Buying Guide.

How to attach feet to a divan bed

1. Firstly, you’ll need to turn the divan bed base upside down.
2. Insert the bed feet (or gliders or castors) into their designated sockets on each corner and gently fix them in place. You can sometimes use the heel of your hand however if you’re having a hard time, don’t be afraid to use your hammer or mallet, being careful not to tap them too hard!
3. Make sure they’re secure and won’t fall out.

How do you put together a divan bed base with clips or link bars?

Attaching a divan bed with U-clips

1. Turn the U-clips on their sides.
2. The sides which meet, clamp the clips around both edges of the bases to firmly hold them together.

Attaching a divan bed with link bars

1. Locate the link bars found on the inside of the divan bases.
2. Carefully open the clips by hand and make sure they are the right way up by bringing them together at the two flat ends.
3. At the pre-drilled bolt holes, place the link bar along the holes so they line up.
4. Put the bolts through the slots in the link bars.
5. Screw the link bars into the bolt holes.
6. Check that the bed bases are firmly together.

Can you join two single divan beds together?

Simply pushing them together would create a gap in between the mattresses which would eventually grow during the night when you’re moving around in your sleep, so be sure to join them properly. Here’s how to attach two single divan beds:

1. Turn both of the single divan beds upside down.
2. Clamp the frames together with a twin bed connector or a link bar between the two frames. Make sure they are secure.
3. If needed, purchase a mattress topper, bed bridge, or bed connector to fill any gap between the mattresses.

How to attach a headboard to a divan bed

Is it easy to attach a headboard to a divan bed?

Attaching a new headboard to a divan bed is very easy. Usually, headboards are fixed to the bed frame with bolts that screw through its holes and into the divan base.

Headboard with struts

If your headboard uses struts (long pieces of wood attached to the headboard), pass the bolts through the slots on the headboard before securing the fittings into the bed.

Floor-standing headboard

If your headboard is floor-standing, pass the headboard bolts through the slots and into the bed.

Wall-mounted headboard

Wall-mounted headboards look great with divan beds and can make a dramatic focal point in your bedroom.

1. Place your fittings and mark with a pencil where the secure points are where you will fix the headboard to the wall.
2. Use wall anchors for security when installing the fittings.
3. Test them to ensure they are fixed properly.
4. Hang your headboard like you would a picture.

How to care for your new divan bed

Got to grips on how to build a divan bed but not sure how to style it? Read our guide on How to Dress a Divan for inspiration.

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While taking the time to reinforce your divan bed might work as a temporary fix for any issues, it's much safer and longer lasting to invest in a new, good quality divan, both for your safety and comfort.