I bought this to replace a box spring setup. I have reached the conclusion that I prefer platform beds and hate box springs. But I didnt want to spend much to fix that preference issue, so this was a great buy budget/wise. It comes in a heavy (very heavy) cardboard box, well packed with plastic and styrofoam. No damage from shipping. The only defect I saw in the gold, slightly shimmery finish was a small chip on a leg that goes under the bed. So no visible issues with finish. Its about in the middle in terms of assembly difficulty. Not super easy but no issues like misaligned holes or anything. The best assembly Ive seen came with an allen wrench ratchet, which was aming. This one did not sadly, but everything fit together just like it should. This could benefit from a two/person assembly to get the head and foot board part together, but its not strictly necessary. Theres two allen wrenches and a bunch of bolts and washers. No nuts to contend with. Four underbed support legs, a few cross pieces, the wooden slats, and the head and footboard. I hate footboards so this ones perfect because it can hold the mattress in place but does not come above my mattress (which is admittedly a tall one). The slats are all screwed in, not loose. They were all very uniform/no warping or knots. Aesthetically, Im very happy with it. The upholstery is as pictured. Beige with the tiniest hint toward the pink end (at least to my eye). The backs of the head and footboards are not upholstered, just finished with a black interface type fabric, so if you dont plan to have the headboard up against a wall be aware of that. The long side pieces are shipped in two parts, but I cannot really see the join now that its together. The scale makes me happy (not hulking but a real bed). I like that I can see under the bed (two of the support legs are more or less visible at the middle sides but that doesnt bother me). Im impressed with the sturdiness. No creaking, swaying, etc. Very solid. Im sure over time the bolts might need tightening up, but Ive never had something assembled with an allen wrench that doesnt eventually need that. Very happy with this purchase and impressed at the value for price. Really Happy!!
Im impressed
I bought this to replace a box spring setup. I have reached the conclusion that I prefer platform beds and hate box springs. But I didnt want to spend much to fix that preference issue, so this was a great buy budget/wise. It comes in a heavy (very heavy) cardboard box, well packed with plastic and styrofoam. No damage from shipping. The only defect I saw in the gold, slightly shimmery finish was a small chip on a leg that goes under the bed. So no visible issues with finish. Its about in the middle in terms of assembly difficulty. Not super easy but no issues like misaligned holes or anything. The best assembly Ive seen came with an allen wrench ratchet, which was aming. This one did not sadly, but everything fit together just like it should. This could benefit from a two/person assembly to get the head and foot board part together, but its not strictly necessary. Theres two allen wrenches and a bunch of bolts and washers. No nuts to contend with. Four underbed support legs, a few cross pieces, the wooden slats, and the head and footboard. I hate footboards so this ones perfect because it can hold the mattress in place but does not come above my mattress (which is admittedly a tall one). The slats are all screwed in, not loose. They were all very uniform/no warping or knots. Aesthetically, Im very happy with it. The upholstery is as pictured. Beige with the tiniest hint toward the pink end (at least to my eye). The backs of the head and footboards are not upholstered, just finished with a black interface type fabric, so if you dont plan to have the headboard up against a wall be aware of that. The long side pieces are shipped in two parts, but I cannot really see the join now that its together. The scale makes me happy (not hulking but a real bed). I like that I can see under the bed (two of the support legs are more or less visible at the middle sides but that doesnt bother me). Im impressed with the sturdiness. No creaking, swaying, etc. Very solid. Im sure over time the bolts might need tightening up, but Ive never had something assembled with an allen wrench that doesnt eventually need that. Very happy with this purchase and impressed at the value for price. Really Happy!!