The height depends upon what function the headboard serves.
How do you attach headboard to wall.
Position a headboard as a backrest at least at the height of your head when you are in a sitting position on the bed.
A purely decorative headboard rests lower than a headboard you intend to use as a backrest.
A headboard hangs from the wall as if it were a painting so attaching it is really quite simple.
Then you can place the headboard at the height you want and tighten the bolts to hold it in place.
All you need are some rings and hooks.
However if your headboard consists of two separate pieces of wood you ll need four attachment points.
If you already have a headboard that doesn t fit you can screw it into the wall behind your bed instead.
If it is just a single board two attachment points is all you need.
The metal version is much easier to attach and only floats the headboard 1 4 inch from the wall.
Wall cleat to hang and secure headboard to the wall.
Decide how high you want the headboard on the wall.