Easy build, Bought this bed with matching bookcase headboard. My fiance was renovating our bedroom and since I was not allowed to see the room before it was complete, he had to build the bed by himself. I was very afraid reading the reviews that he would have so much trouble putting it together or that something would break.
The material, the color and the finish are very nice and I thought it looks so much better than the pictures.
I knew what the bed choice was so when it came, we opened the boxes and he brought the large pieces upstairs one at a time (There were 4 boxes total WITH the headboard. 2 of the boxes were 70 pounds and the other 2 were lighter.)
The headboard took him approximately 2 hours to put together. Based on the reviews, I thought that was pretty quick.
I put the drawers together downstairs while he built the bed frame upstairs. It didnt take him much longer than the headboard. The directions, though, leave something to be desired (we did have one pocket part at the completion).
The bed frame is great. It seems very sturdy. There is definitely no movement of the bed frame while we are in it. The height is perfect and we purchased a 14 gel/memory foam mattress without a box spring and it fits perfectly on the frame. The drawers are such an added bonus. I thought, eh, get the one with drawers and if we use them, we use them. Believe me! We use them. Fantastic size and they open and close smoothly.
The headboard (which I will include in the review since its a set) is much nicer than in the picture. I love the finish. I expected to get broken or damaged pieces. All the pieces were in excellent shape. The headboard has plenty of room for all of our STUFF / phones, tablets, water, meds, books, just in case cookies, etc!
I gave it 4 stars because there is one problem: There isnt a realistic way to attach the bed frame to the headboard. I read that in other reviews and wasnt sure how it would work. At this point, we are going to secure the headboard to the wall and push the bed frame and mattress up close. I probably wouldnt leave the headboard not attached to anything / if it is leaned on while sitting in bed, it will push back/tilt. Just a small safety factor.
The bottom line is I would recommend this set!!
Extremely Pleased!!!
Easy build, Bought this bed with matching bookcase headboard. My fiance was renovating our bedroom and since I was not allowed to see the room before it was complete, he had to build the bed by himself. I was very afraid reading the reviews that he would have so much trouble putting it together or that something would break. The material, the color and the finish are very nice and I thought it looks so much better than the pictures. I knew what the bed choice was so when it came, we opened the boxes and he brought the large pieces upstairs one at a time (There were 4 boxes total WITH the headboard. 2 of the boxes were 70 pounds and the other 2 were lighter.) The headboard took him approximately 2 hours to put together. Based on the reviews, I thought that was pretty quick. I put the drawers together downstairs while he built the bed frame upstairs. It didnt take him much longer than the headboard. The directions, though, leave something to be desired (we did have one pocket part at the completion). The bed frame is great. It seems very sturdy. There is definitely no movement of the bed frame while we are in it. The height is perfect and we purchased a 14 gel/memory foam mattress without a box spring and it fits perfectly on the frame. The drawers are such an added bonus. I thought, eh, get the one with drawers and if we use them, we use them. Believe me! We use them. Fantastic size and they open and close smoothly. The headboard (which I will include in the review since its a set) is much nicer than in the picture. I love the finish. I expected to get broken or damaged pieces. All the pieces were in excellent shape. The headboard has plenty of room for all of our STUFF / phones, tablets, water, meds, books, just in case cookies, etc! I gave it 4 stars because there is one problem: There isnt a realistic way to attach the bed frame to the headboard. I read that in other reviews and wasnt sure how it would work. At this point, we are going to secure the headboard to the wall and push the bed frame and mattress up close. I probably wouldnt leave the headboard not attached to anything / if it is leaned on while sitting in bed, it will push back/tilt. Just a small safety factor. The bottom line is I would recommend this set!!