I have had a huge, heavy wooden bed frame for the last 20 years. It was finally time to get rid of it and upgrade to something more modern. I have been wanting a simple platform bed for a long time and finally chose this one after reading many reviews on different beds. I'm 48 years old and female, and the hardest part for me was lugging this heavy (60lb?) box up my stairs and to the 2nd floor. I could have taken the pieces out and brought them up separately but didn't want to do that. After I brought it upstairs and set it down on my floor, I opened the box to start putting it together. It was very well packaged. All the pieces were clearly marked and the directions were fairly easy to understand. I did make a couple of mistakes - both times I had the pieces backwards, so be sure all your fittings are only seen from the inside of the frame and not the outside. They gave you the only tools you need - an allen wrench and a separate little wrench that you only need for 2 screws. The directions do state they recommend power tools for ease of putting together, but I didn't have the drill with an allen wrench fitting, so I did everything by hand. I probably had the entire bed put together in an hour or so. It is very sturdy. There are slats that go lengthwise and widthwise to support the bed. I have now slept on it for 3 nights and it's very comfortable and does not squeak at all. I'm very pleased with this purchase and it has really made my bedroom look so much nicer! I would buy it again if I had to get another one!
Sturdy and easy to put together by myself!
I have had a huge, heavy wooden bed frame for the last 20 years. It was finally time to get rid of it and upgrade to something more modern. I have been wanting a simple platform bed for a long time and finally chose this one after reading many reviews on different beds. I'm 48 years old and female, and the hardest part for me was lugging this heavy (60lb?) box up my stairs and to the 2nd floor. I could have taken the pieces out and brought them up separately but didn't want to do that. After I brought it upstairs and set it down on my floor, I opened the box to start putting it together. It was very well packaged. All the pieces were clearly marked and the directions were fairly easy to understand. I did make a couple of mistakes - both times I had the pieces backwards, so be sure all your fittings are only seen from the inside of the frame and not the outside. They gave you the only tools you need - an allen wrench and a separate little wrench that you only need for 2 screws. The directions do state they recommend power tools for ease of putting together, but I didn't have the drill with an allen wrench fitting, so I did everything by hand. I probably had the entire bed put together in an hour or so. It is very sturdy. There are slats that go lengthwise and widthwise to support the bed. I have now slept on it for 3 nights and it's very comfortable and does not squeak at all. I'm very pleased with this purchase and it has really made my bedroom look so much nicer! I would buy it again if I had to get another one!