Slate Bedhead & Base Review
The Slate Bedhead & Base is a premium quality bed base that makes up part of the Dusk&Dawn bedding range. It only requires a minimal amount of assembling, and comes in two stylish options.
Purchase and delivery
The Slate Bedhead & Base can be ordered online (through the Dusk&Dawn website) and will arrive at your door in 2 pieces (base and bedhead). Dusk&Dawn offers free delivery to metro areas.
This base can be ordered in two different styles – ‘plain’ which has a flat, smooth headboard, or a ‘panelling’ which has a number of grooves in the headboard.
Assembling
The Slate Bedhead & Base is easy to set up and only requires a few simple actions. Once you have screwed on the 5 wooden legs, the headboard simply slides in via metal grooves. Unpacking and ‘assembling’ this bed base should only take around 5 minutes.
Setting up this bed base doesn’t require any tools (Allen keys, screwdrivers, spanners) but we would strongly recommend having two people on hand.
Once assembled, the Slate Bedhead & Base has a definite presence. The position of the legs give it somewhat of a ‘floating appearance’, and both options have a luxurious, stylish appearance.
Stability and practicality
The Slate Bedhead & Base uses slats that are 8cm thick, with a 14cm distance between each slat. The height of the bed (with legs attached) is approximately 30cm. Once the bedhead is attached, the height of the bedhead is 140cm (with panelling) and 130cm (plain).
The bed base feels stable and sturdy. The headboard would be best placed against a wall, but is still reasonably stable without any wall support. The headboard has soft padding, making it perfect for sitting or reading.
Overall build quality is excellent, and the slats should allow for good ventilation. It’s also worth noting that there is a 18 cm (in height) of storage space underneath.
Available sizes
The Slate Bedhead & Base is available in all 7 sizes (super king, king, queen, double, king single, long single, and single) so it should accommodate most sleeping arrangements.
Here are Australia’s standard bed (mattress) sizes in 2025.
Final verdict
The Slate Bedhead & Base is an excellent bed base. It uses quality materials and has a modern, stylish appearance.
Bedbuyer’s rating: 4.6 / 5
If you have any questions about this product, leave a comment below or don’t hesitate to contact us!
Retail Prices (plain)
- Super King Bed Base: $1,399
- King Bed Base: $1,299
- Queen Bed Base: $999
- Double Bed Base: $949
- King Single Bed Base: $899
- Long Single Bed Base: $849
- Single Bed Base: $849
Retail Prices (panelling)
- Super King Bed Base: $2,099
- King Bed Base: $1,999
- Queen Bed Base: $1,699
- Double Bed Base: $1,599
- King Single Bed Base: $1,549
- Long Single Bed Base: $1,499
- Single Bed Base: $1,499
Warranty
TBC
Delivery
We are currently delivering the Slate Bedhead & Base FREE in metro areas, Australia Wide. For regional areas a $250 flat rate applies.
You may experience delays with your order of up to 2-3 weeks if it contains our custom made bed frame. Please call or chat with our friendly team regarding delivery times as these change regularly.
NOTE: Some regional areas may experience some delays. Please make sure you ask us for a more accurate delivery time.
Specifications
Queen size Weight: 25 kg
Bedhead height plain :130cm
Bedhead height with panelling : 140cm
Legs & Thread 5 Legs. Thread 5/16
Base Frame Height/ Leg Height Frame 12.5cm. Legs 18cm
The Slate Bedhead & Base features a stylish headboard (Plain or with panelling) which has been carefully upholstered in slate fabric & individually screwed together to give a classy and modern finish. Our slimline base is produced in matching fabric along with recessed designer legs in a natural timber finish resulting in a timeless look.
Available in plain or with panelling.
Queen Base & Double Base is one piece. King Base is split into two long singles with 10 legs.
Frame
Made with sustainably harvested Australian pine.
NOTE: Queen Base & Double Base is one piece. King Base is split into two long singles with 10 legs.
Fabric
Australian made and woven slate colour upholstered fabric
Colours
Slate
Assembly
Easy! Just hand screw in the legs provided
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