This bed took me 8 hours to set up but in the end, it was worth it and my wife loved it too. I followed the instruction and built myself a beautiful bed with 6 drawers. There was no problem at all, very sturdy and beautiful. Remember, you must follow the instruction very carefully and look at the picture to confirm what youre doing is right because every piece has a place. Those who said the holes are misaligned, they actually misread the instruction and did it wrong.
I put this bed together myself. It took a while but It turned out great. I followed the modifications to reinforce the crossbeams/frame. Be careful when assembling the drawers because the wood is thin and can easily crack. Using a drill can save time but I would NOT recommend it because of the soft material. I purchased this along with the Prepac Tall Double/Queen Storage Headboard, Espresso to match. I like this combination more than the one it suggested and it looked better with a box spring + mattress. Between my husband and I who are both over 6 feet and combined weigh over 450 lbs this bed has held up perfectly. Those who have had trouble with crooked drawers. Try straitening out the frame by picking up one end and setting it down gently. Do NOT try to scoot or slide the frame, it will become distorted and cause the drawers not to fit correctly. once in place, screw in corner brackets to keep it secure.
Advice: use the recommended bed modifications, take your time with the drawers, and make sure the frame is straight.
UPDATE: I have now had the bed two years and it has held up great. No structural issues and no creaking.
It took some time to assemble, but for the price, this bed is Great. I have a Sleep Number bed and was using it on a standard box spring which I nor the manufacturer would recommend. In fact, I was strongly considering getting rid of the Sleep Number bed altogether. However, after placing it on this platform the difference was outstanding. This bed provided the firmness and stability that I was looking for all along. I was even able to attach my original headboard with a little handy work. This platform has made all of the difference and will serve well with any style mattress. Its solid once assembled and looks good while providing ample storage. Again, this is a good buy for the money! I would recommend it to those who are looking for a more supportive feel and dont want to spend a ton of money on a solid wood set.
This bed is perfect for for my very tall son. He wanted more room in his bedroom, so we sold his old bed and ordered this in XL Twin. Easy to put together, did it in about 1 hour with help of my daughter. Directions were very clear and easy to follow. This will work for my son for the next four yrs of high school.
You cant expect furniture-store beds from a box, no its not real wood. We were replacing a broken bed very similar but without drawers and it is just as good quality. We are in a small apartment and needed storage space so this was a great way for us to create extra storage. (Also ordered the headboard). Its sturdy and had no problems with parts not fitting together or misaligned. You do have to make sure the bed is completely straight for the drawers to close flush against the bed (especially after scooting or moving the bed). So Im happy and wasnt expecting some $1000+ bed from a box, I knew it would be cheaper materials, thats what you get when your bed comes in a box you build yourself. I recommend this bed especially if you are short on space.
My husband put this together with minimal cursing. Its better to have 2 people to actually assemble the pieces once they are preped. He accidentally knocked over one of the pieces he was trying to assemble and it chipped the corner, right where you need to join 2 pieces. He was able to fix this by sinking drywall screws into the broken piece. Other than that it is a very sturdy bed. Perfect for my 13 year old son.
This bed was very easy for us to assemble. We also got a headboard and were able to assemble the headboard and base of the bed in a couple hours one night, saving the drawers for the following day. The instructions were easy to follow and considering the amount of pieces it came in, it went very fast! All of the holes lined up well. We had a problem with some of the drawers not being completely square- but Im willing to accept that as our fault.
We love it, its sturdy, it stores a lot, and looks like it cost more than it did
June 23, 2012 Update - Watch out for leaving drawers open on your side of bed! A well placed foot will destroy one in a heartbeat. Still a great bed otherwise.
Assembly requires patience and attention to detail. Drawers will not align at all if frame is assembled incorrectly or not aligned into a perfect square (pull/push any corner). Once properly positioned, drawers inserted and king sized matress layed down this thing does not budge at all.
Correct assembly of the drawers is key to align them properly; a straight frame wont matter if the drawers themselves are slightly crooked. Also, this is not a piece of furniture meant to be moved often. Removal of the matress and drawers is recommended if moving by self for cleaning/aesthetic purposes.
Negatives: Included instructions are rather vague and require special attention to the pictures more so than the verbatim. The kit includes only the exact ammount of small hardware pieces needed and no extras. It is recommended to set these aside within their own area.
Overall, with a Sleep Innovations 12inch king memory foam matress and taking advantage of normally empty space for storage this bed is the flag ship of any bedroom.
We bought this bed after the bed we had originally purchased was discontinued. The assembly directions made it very easy to assemble and was a Sunday project my husband and I could do together. The only cons I would have is that there were a few scatches on the head and foot boards that were easily covered by a dark brown furniture pen as well as the bottom of the boards as you could see the particle board a little, again the furniture pen covered it easily. Also the drawers at the head of the bed are kind of worthless if you have night stands as you would have to move the night stand to open those two drawers. I would have also liked deeper drawers but for the price am not complaining.
I put this together with a little help from my fiance; the instructions were clear and not hard to follow. We followed Mr. Zieglers additional instructions and have had absolutely no squeaking, shaking, etc. The bed is very sturdy and was not too difficult to put together. Ordered matching headboard and it looks very nice in our bedroom. The drawers slide in and out easily. One of the platform boards was a little warped but this ultimately had no effect on the bed.
A few recommendations, though:
1. Youll want to have a cordless hand drill to help with the large number of screws. Doing it by hand is possible but would take forever.
2. Wear gloves when dealing with the platform boards-they are not finished and I kept getting splinters.
3. If you cant find the felt tape (as Mr. Ziegler recommends-lady at hardware store acted like I asked for some rare, little known item), the tape that people use for window insulation works just as well.
4. Make sure you have plenty of space in your recycle or trash bins for the packaging-lots of cardboard.
5. Youll need to open all three of the boxes to get started-the instructions were in one box, the screws were in another, and the wood parts you start step one of the instructions with were in the third box.
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Lovely bed and worth every penny!
This bed took me 8 hours to set up but in the end, it was worth it and my wife loved it too. I followed the instruction and built myself a beautiful bed with 6 drawers. There was no problem at all, very sturdy and beautiful. Remember, you must follow the instruction very carefully and look at the picture to confirm what youre doing is right because every piece has a place. Those who said the holes are misaligned, they actually misread the instruction and did it wrong.
Nice, Neat and Functional
I put this bed together myself. It took a while but It turned out great. I followed the modifications to reinforce the crossbeams/frame. Be careful when assembling the drawers because the wood is thin and can easily crack. Using a drill can save time but I would NOT recommend it because of the soft material. I purchased this along with the Prepac Tall Double/Queen Storage Headboard, Espresso to match. I like this combination more than the one it suggested and it looked better with a box spring + mattress. Between my husband and I who are both over 6 feet and combined weigh over 450 lbs this bed has held up perfectly. Those who have had trouble with crooked drawers. Try straitening out the frame by picking up one end and setting it down gently. Do NOT try to scoot or slide the frame, it will become distorted and cause the drawers not to fit correctly. once in place, screw in corner brackets to keep it secure. Advice: use the recommended bed modifications, take your time with the drawers, and make sure the frame is straight. UPDATE: I have now had the bed two years and it has held up great. No structural issues and no creaking.
Nice bed for the money!
It took some time to assemble, but for the price, this bed is Great. I have a Sleep Number bed and was using it on a standard box spring which I nor the manufacturer would recommend. In fact, I was strongly considering getting rid of the Sleep Number bed altogether. However, after placing it on this platform the difference was outstanding. This bed provided the firmness and stability that I was looking for all along. I was even able to attach my original headboard with a little handy work. This platform has made all of the difference and will serve well with any style mattress. Its solid once assembled and looks good while providing ample storage. Again, this is a good buy for the money! I would recommend it to those who are looking for a more supportive feel and dont want to spend a ton of money on a solid wood set.
A great buy
This bed is perfect for for my very tall son. He wanted more room in his bedroom, so we sold his old bed and ordered this in XL Twin. Easy to put together, did it in about 1 hour with help of my daughter. Directions were very clear and easy to follow. This will work for my son for the next four yrs of high school.
Great if you need storage!
You cant expect furniture-store beds from a box, no its not real wood. We were replacing a broken bed very similar but without drawers and it is just as good quality. We are in a small apartment and needed storage space so this was a great way for us to create extra storage. (Also ordered the headboard). Its sturdy and had no problems with parts not fitting together or misaligned. You do have to make sure the bed is completely straight for the drawers to close flush against the bed (especially after scooting or moving the bed). So Im happy and wasnt expecting some $1000+ bed from a box, I knew it would be cheaper materials, thats what you get when your bed comes in a box you build yourself. I recommend this bed especially if you are short on space.
handle with care!
My husband put this together with minimal cursing. Its better to have 2 people to actually assemble the pieces once they are preped. He accidentally knocked over one of the pieces he was trying to assemble and it chipped the corner, right where you need to join 2 pieces. He was able to fix this by sinking drywall screws into the broken piece. Other than that it is a very sturdy bed. Perfect for my 13 year old son.
Easy assembly- great bed!
This bed was very easy for us to assemble. We also got a headboard and were able to assemble the headboard and base of the bed in a couple hours one night, saving the drawers for the following day. The instructions were easy to follow and considering the amount of pieces it came in, it went very fast! All of the holes lined up well. We had a problem with some of the drawers not being completely square- but Im willing to accept that as our fault. We love it, its sturdy, it stores a lot, and looks like it cost more than it did
The Affordable Dresser/Bed Hybrid
June 23, 2012 Update - Watch out for leaving drawers open on your side of bed! A well placed foot will destroy one in a heartbeat. Still a great bed otherwise. Assembly requires patience and attention to detail. Drawers will not align at all if frame is assembled incorrectly or not aligned into a perfect square (pull/push any corner). Once properly positioned, drawers inserted and king sized matress layed down this thing does not budge at all. Correct assembly of the drawers is key to align them properly; a straight frame wont matter if the drawers themselves are slightly crooked. Also, this is not a piece of furniture meant to be moved often. Removal of the matress and drawers is recommended if moving by self for cleaning/aesthetic purposes. Negatives: Included instructions are rather vague and require special attention to the pictures more so than the verbatim. The kit includes only the exact ammount of small hardware pieces needed and no extras. It is recommended to set these aside within their own area. Overall, with a Sleep Innovations 12inch king memory foam matress and taking advantage of normally empty space for storage this bed is the flag ship of any bedroom.
Nice bed for the money
We bought this bed after the bed we had originally purchased was discontinued. The assembly directions made it very easy to assemble and was a Sunday project my husband and I could do together. The only cons I would have is that there were a few scatches on the head and foot boards that were easily covered by a dark brown furniture pen as well as the bottom of the boards as you could see the particle board a little, again the furniture pen covered it easily. Also the drawers at the head of the bed are kind of worthless if you have night stands as you would have to move the night stand to open those two drawers. I would have also liked deeper drawers but for the price am not complaining.
Looks great, not too hard!
I put this together with a little help from my fiance; the instructions were clear and not hard to follow. We followed Mr. Zieglers additional instructions and have had absolutely no squeaking, shaking, etc. The bed is very sturdy and was not too difficult to put together. Ordered matching headboard and it looks very nice in our bedroom. The drawers slide in and out easily. One of the platform boards was a little warped but this ultimately had no effect on the bed. A few recommendations, though: 1. Youll want to have a cordless hand drill to help with the large number of screws. Doing it by hand is possible but would take forever. 2. Wear gloves when dealing with the platform boards-they are not finished and I kept getting splinters. 3. If you cant find the felt tape (as Mr. Ziegler recommends-lady at hardware store acted like I asked for some rare, little known item), the tape that people use for window insulation works just as well. 4. Make sure you have plenty of space in your recycle or trash bins for the packaging-lots of cardboard. 5. Youll need to open all three of the boxes to get started-the instructions were in one box, the screws were in another, and the wood parts you start step one of the instructions with were in the third box.
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