I purchased the Queen 12-Drawer Storage Bed.
A brief review:
The Good:
The bed comes with all parts you need to assemble, including instructions and extra screws.
When put together, the bed looks nice, is sturdy enough to hold two adults, and offers ample storage space.
The Cons:
The bed is mostly laminate particle board- as such it is: brittle; heavy; scratches easily; and you must take extra care when assembling and screwing in parts.
The full review:
Three of us worked on putting this bed together. The man of the group put together the dozen drawers with a power drill and hammer while the two women worked on the bedframe with handheld screw drivers. We worked fairly efficiently and had no problem reading the directions. The build time from start to finish was still almost 4 hours.
The laminate scratches and chips VERY easily. I would recommend assembling the drawers on padding or thick carpet, and make room to spread them out or gently stack them as you finish them. Whatever you do, dont drop them. Sadly, we dropped one (it chipped) and scuffed several. The bed frame, of course, needs to be assembled in the bedroom where it will stay. The room we chose has hardwood floors, so at the very start we attached felt furniture pads to the bottom of the bed ends and middle supports. (When the bed was assembled, the pads allowed the two of us to move the bed into just the right spot without any difficulty- and without damaging the floor.)
One hole, for the wood screw to hold the metal support, was drilled just a few millimeters off, but considering how many screw and nails went into the thing, that was not a big deal.
Make sure that all of the screws for the drawer hardware are screwed in flush. One drawer wasnt sliding in smoothly and on further inspection, I noticed one screw was at a slight angle and was not flat against the metal slider. I removed the screw, put another one in correctly, and the drawer slid in just fine.
Our bed came with several extra screws. This was a good thing, because the screws are a bit soft and the heads get stripped easily. Be very careful while using your screwdriver.
The bed looked great once assembled. I was so excited to start using it that I immediately put a few clothes in it- the next day I pulled out a shirt and it smelled VERY strongly of processed wood. I aired the drawers out a week (leaving the drawers open all day) and the smell dissipated greatly. I would recommend letting the drawers air out for at least a week in a well-ventilated room before you really use them.
Overall, if you cant afford a real wood storage bed, this is a good alternative. I recommend it.
Update, six years later:
While the bed is still pretty and functional, it has required some tweaking/repairs to get right. Several drawer bottoms have partially popped out and have needed to be repaired over the years. They cant take a lot of weight or pressure, so dont stuff them silly; the under mattress slats bow and wiggle around a bit, especially if you are heavier or move around lot in your sleep, and need to be periodically adjusted for maximum support ( I am thinking of just putting plywood or a bunkie board down to eliminate the issue altogether); and the bed wobbled (swayed) with too much movement, so I bought metal brackets from the hardware store and I reinforced the joints and that took care of that issue. The bed is a little high for short folks, so a step stool or a bench at the foot of the bed would be a good call if you are super short or less mobile. Last, you cant place an end table next to the bed, so youll you need a headboard, wall mounted shelf, or a slim sofa table used as a headboard to give you space to put things like glasses, tissue, books, a lamp, or your alarm clock. I went with the sofa table.
All in all, it has held up to years of use. It isnt perfect, but with a few adjustments, it works fine for me, and has eliminated the need for a bulky dresser in my small bedroom.
(Original review January 2011; update June 2017.)
The bed is nice for my two year old. It is low to the ground so he can climb in easily. The wood is somewhat cheap looking and the paint is chipped on some edges. The book case headboard will have to be bolted to the wall or it rocks and isnt sturdy. It is an ok bed for what you pay for.
We recently bought this bed as a Christmas present to ourselves to try and get some organization into our bedroom. We have a very small house,with two adorable but messy kids, so any way to store, organize or hide things is great! My husband put it together, and the headboard that is suggested to go with it, in a little over 3 1/2 hours with a few little breaks and 1 smahed thumb.
I was actually suprised when we got it and it had 3 drawers- in the tiny picture it looks like only 2. They are sturdy enough for clothes and some heavier stuff and they open and close with ease.
The only thing that I can think of on the negative side is the length of time that was estimated to deliver it. Apparently it came from Canada, so it had to go throught their customs- which takes an extra 5 days. It did arrive with no damage, and it is heavy and sturdy enough that we are pleased that we wont need to buy another bed any time soon. Maybe a new matress one day, but that actually got a lot firmer when we lost the box springs, so maybe not for a long time.
The platform storage bed came it two boxes, and took me about three hours to assemble by myself, but the instructions are very good an can be easily followed. I weigh a bit more than average, and the bed creaks a bit, but does support my weight. The three drawers are not as deep as I would like, at about 20 inches deep, but do hold a significant amount of my stuff. I was a bit concerned as the bed is mostly press-board, except for the slats that are directly under the mattress. While it is sturdy, I am slightly concerned about the long-term durability and will probably amend my comment after I move next year if it handles the abuse of moving satisfactorily.
I got this in Oct of 2009. It came in several boxes (2 or 3, cant remember). Everything was very well packaged, no damage, scratches or missing pieces. The assembly took a bit of time as I did it solo. Still, not terrible difficult. I suggest reading the directions before, lining things up and then attaching them. Take your time to make sure that the pieces are facing the right way.
Ive had not a single issue in the year plus Ive been sleeping on it. Its so solid that it hadly creaks when I get into bed. Im not a little guy either.
the drawers I use to store sheets and clothes I dont wear much so Im not using them every day. The only issue I had with them was I over stuffed one and had to refit the bottom into the grooves. SO, I highly recommend using Gorilla glue in all the joints when you assemble the drawers.
One last thing...assemble this in the exact spot where you want it. Its so damn heavy once complete and you can put a ton of stress on the joints if you try to move it and the drawers can be put out of line.
Over all Im very impressed with the product, especially considering the price.
I bought a mattress in a box from another website. Its a king, spring mattress rolled into a small box. Seriously. Its the best mattress Ive ever owned. I got my king bed for well under a grand and its amazing. (I have back issues too!)
The bed came in exactly as advertised, and wasnt too difficult to put together. The quality of the product pieces met my expectations, and the looks very high end for something with drawers on the bottom. Ive been sleeping on it for a few months now and I have no complaints!
Takes awhile to set up. Took me about 3 hours with a power drill. You will most likely need 2 people to set this up so you dont damage any of the particle board pieces that are included. Otherwise an awesome bed that is very durable and does not squeak or make noises! Love having 12 drawers to put all my stuff in! Also there is plenty of space down the middle of the bed between the drawers! Love this bed! Only thing I can think of that would improve it was the quality of the building materials, they arnt oak but they are pretty good.
THE BED WAS DELIVERED IN A WEEK, AND ALL OF THE ITEAMS WERE THERE. THE BED QUALITY IS VERY GOOD FOR THE PRICE THAT YOU ARE PAYING. IT IS VERY HEAVY AND STABLE. I BUILT THE WHOLE BED BY MYSELF IN 5 1/2 HOURS, I DO RECOMMEND 2 PEOPLE SO THAT IT WILL GO BY FASTER. THE BED HAS PRE DRILLED HOLES THAT ARE ALL EVEN WHICH HELPED MADE THE MAKING OF THE BED EASIER. I DID USE A POWER SCREW DRIVER THAT ALSO HELPED THE PROCESS GO MUCH QUICKER. AT THE END, THE BED LOOKED A LOT NICER THEN THE PICTURES ON S WEBSITE.
WORD TO THE WISE: DO NOT LOSE ANY OF YOUR SCREWS, THEY DO NOT GIVE EXTRA.
We received this bed very quickly and it was in perfect condition. The instructions were very straight forward and easy to follow. When all was said and done we ended up with a fantastic product that we would definitely recommend to anyone interested in a platform bed with drawers. The price was just right as well. When pricing beds in furniture stores, we found similar beds to be priced double or triple what we paid for this one, including shipping. You will definitely want to get the headboard as well as the drawer prevent having a nightstand too close by.
VERY HAPPY with this bed!
Reviews
If you can afford a handcrafted captains bed, great. Otherwise, get this!
I purchased the Queen 12-Drawer Storage Bed. A brief review: The Good: The bed comes with all parts you need to assemble, including instructions and extra screws. When put together, the bed looks nice, is sturdy enough to hold two adults, and offers ample storage space. The Cons: The bed is mostly laminate particle board- as such it is: brittle; heavy; scratches easily; and you must take extra care when assembling and screwing in parts. The full review: Three of us worked on putting this bed together. The man of the group put together the dozen drawers with a power drill and hammer while the two women worked on the bedframe with handheld screw drivers. We worked fairly efficiently and had no problem reading the directions. The build time from start to finish was still almost 4 hours. The laminate scratches and chips VERY easily. I would recommend assembling the drawers on padding or thick carpet, and make room to spread them out or gently stack them as you finish them. Whatever you do, dont drop them. Sadly, we dropped one (it chipped) and scuffed several. The bed frame, of course, needs to be assembled in the bedroom where it will stay. The room we chose has hardwood floors, so at the very start we attached felt furniture pads to the bottom of the bed ends and middle supports. (When the bed was assembled, the pads allowed the two of us to move the bed into just the right spot without any difficulty- and without damaging the floor.) One hole, for the wood screw to hold the metal support, was drilled just a few millimeters off, but considering how many screw and nails went into the thing, that was not a big deal. Make sure that all of the screws for the drawer hardware are screwed in flush. One drawer wasnt sliding in smoothly and on further inspection, I noticed one screw was at a slight angle and was not flat against the metal slider. I removed the screw, put another one in correctly, and the drawer slid in just fine. Our bed came with several extra screws. This was a good thing, because the screws are a bit soft and the heads get stripped easily. Be very careful while using your screwdriver. The bed looked great once assembled. I was so excited to start using it that I immediately put a few clothes in it- the next day I pulled out a shirt and it smelled VERY strongly of processed wood. I aired the drawers out a week (leaving the drawers open all day) and the smell dissipated greatly. I would recommend letting the drawers air out for at least a week in a well-ventilated room before you really use them. Overall, if you cant afford a real wood storage bed, this is a good alternative. I recommend it. Update, six years later: While the bed is still pretty and functional, it has required some tweaking/repairs to get right. Several drawer bottoms have partially popped out and have needed to be repaired over the years. They cant take a lot of weight or pressure, so dont stuff them silly; the under mattress slats bow and wiggle around a bit, especially if you are heavier or move around lot in your sleep, and need to be periodically adjusted for maximum support ( I am thinking of just putting plywood or a bunkie board down to eliminate the issue altogether); and the bed wobbled (swayed) with too much movement, so I bought metal brackets from the hardware store and I reinforced the joints and that took care of that issue. The bed is a little high for short folks, so a step stool or a bench at the foot of the bed would be a good call if you are super short or less mobile. Last, you cant place an end table next to the bed, so youll you need a headboard, wall mounted shelf, or a slim sofa table used as a headboard to give you space to put things like glasses, tissue, books, a lamp, or your alarm clock. I went with the sofa table. All in all, it has held up to years of use. It isnt perfect, but with a few adjustments, it works fine for me, and has eliminated the need for a bulky dresser in my small bedroom. (Original review January 2011; update June 2017.)
Full espresso bed
The bed is nice for my two year old. It is low to the ground so he can climb in easily. The wood is somewhat cheap looking and the paint is chipped on some edges. The book case headboard will have to be bolted to the wall or it rocks and isnt sturdy. It is an ok bed for what you pay for.
Very sturdy with great storage
We recently bought this bed as a Christmas present to ourselves to try and get some organization into our bedroom. We have a very small house,with two adorable but messy kids, so any way to store, organize or hide things is great! My husband put it together, and the headboard that is suggested to go with it, in a little over 3 1/2 hours with a few little breaks and 1 smahed thumb. I was actually suprised when we got it and it had 3 drawers- in the tiny picture it looks like only 2. They are sturdy enough for clothes and some heavier stuff and they open and close with ease. The only thing that I can think of on the negative side is the length of time that was estimated to deliver it. Apparently it came from Canada, so it had to go throught their customs- which takes an extra 5 days. It did arrive with no damage, and it is heavy and sturdy enough that we are pleased that we wont need to buy another bed any time soon. Maybe a new matress one day, but that actually got a lot firmer when we lost the box springs, so maybe not for a long time.
Good bed for a smaller room
The platform storage bed came it two boxes, and took me about three hours to assemble by myself, but the instructions are very good an can be easily followed. I weigh a bit more than average, and the bed creaks a bit, but does support my weight. The three drawers are not as deep as I would like, at about 20 inches deep, but do hold a significant amount of my stuff. I was a bit concerned as the bed is mostly press-board, except for the slats that are directly under the mattress. While it is sturdy, I am slightly concerned about the long-term durability and will probably amend my comment after I move next year if it handles the abuse of moving satisfactorily.
Decent Bed Frame
Bed took a little while to put together, and one of the drawers doesnt line up properly. Also, drawers are not very large.
No problems, love my bed!!
I got this in Oct of 2009. It came in several boxes (2 or 3, cant remember). Everything was very well packaged, no damage, scratches or missing pieces. The assembly took a bit of time as I did it solo. Still, not terrible difficult. I suggest reading the directions before, lining things up and then attaching them. Take your time to make sure that the pieces are facing the right way. Ive had not a single issue in the year plus Ive been sleeping on it. Its so solid that it hadly creaks when I get into bed. Im not a little guy either. the drawers I use to store sheets and clothes I dont wear much so Im not using them every day. The only issue I had with them was I over stuffed one and had to refit the bottom into the grooves. SO, I highly recommend using Gorilla glue in all the joints when you assemble the drawers. One last thing...assemble this in the exact spot where you want it. Its so damn heavy once complete and you can put a ton of stress on the joints if you try to move it and the drawers can be put out of line. Over all Im very impressed with the product, especially considering the price. I bought a mattress in a box from another website. Its a king, spring mattress rolled into a small box. Seriously. Its the best mattress Ive ever owned. I got my king bed for well under a grand and its amazing. (I have back issues too!)
Very handy storage, and looks nice!
The bed came in exactly as advertised, and wasnt too difficult to put together. The quality of the product pieces met my expectations, and the looks very high end for something with drawers on the bottom. Ive been sleeping on it for a few months now and I have no complaints!
Amazing amount of space!
Takes awhile to set up. Took me about 3 hours with a power drill. You will most likely need 2 people to set this up so you dont damage any of the particle board pieces that are included. Otherwise an awesome bed that is very durable and does not squeak or make noises! Love having 12 drawers to put all my stuff in! Also there is plenty of space down the middle of the bed between the drawers! Love this bed! Only thing I can think of that would improve it was the quality of the building materials, they arnt oak but they are pretty good.
GREAT FOR THE MONEY..
THE BED WAS DELIVERED IN A WEEK, AND ALL OF THE ITEAMS WERE THERE. THE BED QUALITY IS VERY GOOD FOR THE PRICE THAT YOU ARE PAYING. IT IS VERY HEAVY AND STABLE. I BUILT THE WHOLE BED BY MYSELF IN 5 1/2 HOURS, I DO RECOMMEND 2 PEOPLE SO THAT IT WILL GO BY FASTER. THE BED HAS PRE DRILLED HOLES THAT ARE ALL EVEN WHICH HELPED MADE THE MAKING OF THE BED EASIER. I DID USE A POWER SCREW DRIVER THAT ALSO HELPED THE PROCESS GO MUCH QUICKER. AT THE END, THE BED LOOKED A LOT NICER THEN THE PICTURES ON S WEBSITE. WORD TO THE WISE: DO NOT LOSE ANY OF YOUR SCREWS, THEY DO NOT GIVE EXTRA.
Amazing Bed
We received this bed very quickly and it was in perfect condition. The instructions were very straight forward and easy to follow. When all was said and done we ended up with a fantastic product that we would definitely recommend to anyone interested in a platform bed with drawers. The price was just right as well. When pricing beds in furniture stores, we found similar beds to be priced double or triple what we paid for this one, including shipping. You will definitely want to get the headboard as well as the drawer prevent having a nightstand too close by. VERY HAPPY with this bed!
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