Its an attractive bed but the wood quality is poor. Several pieces of wood for the drawers split during assembly. The accessories (screws, nails, cams, etc) are very poor quality. After assembly several of the drawers do not fit properly against the rail. I would recommend looking at So Shore Furniture instead. In fact, Im purchasing the night stand dresser from them.
My wife and I absolutely love this bed. The minimal lines and appearance complement our Tempurpedic mattress nicely, and the support is excellent while still allowing good airflow around and beneath the mattress.
The packages were quite heavy when they arrived, but also very sturdy. UPS had banged up some of the boxes substantially, but the contents were well protected. The main components are all mdf and particle board, but the assembly system is very strong as well as reusable, meaning I dont have to try and take this bed in one piece the next time we move. The actual mattress supports are 3/4 plywood supported by two crosspieces and secured at the ends by steel brackets. We have had no movement from bedframe or the mattress supports and they support my 6, 220 lb frame with no complaint The drawers are sturdy (solid wood sides and back) and surprisingly large. One drawback is that the drawers extend the length of the sides, so one drawer on each side will conflict with a nightstand if you have one. We use those drawers for seasonal storage that doesnt require frequent access.
The assembly takes some time, especially the drawers, but the overall time estimate in the instructions is fairly accurate. I was able to assemble the bed myself, but recommend an assistant if you dont have a lot of experience as some parts will need simultaneous support when they are being attached and the plywood slats can be a little tricky to get into place all together. The instructions were clear, well illustrated, and fairly easy to understand.
I read all the other reviews and decided that this was the bed I needed. This was the lowest price of all other online stores and FREE Super Saver shipping!!
To help make it go easier and faster, we bought a 18amp power drill. 18amp holds a charge longer and gives that extra power for the screws. Saves on the hands and shoulders. You do need an extra pair of hands for some of the assembly just to help align things up and hold the screws in place as the braces are aligned.
It comes with braces and good support. I have had a platform for over 15 years and this was the best one as far as support and the slats. I only had one drawer that did not align and that was only after we moved the bed into position. So we had to tweek things a bit.
The only down side I see is the drawer bottoms. They are thin pressboard and could use some cross bracing if you put in heavy items. There is room to put cross bracing, or I could even get thin plywood bottoms and cut them to size.
I am really pleased overall with the bed. The price was the lowest and free shipping!
We bought this bed because it looked simple, and it is. It felt fairly sturdy as we built it, which took about two hours. One of the drawers doesnt close properly it pokes out a little so the front is not flush with the rest of the frame but for the price we are willing to accept that. The other day we tried to shift it a little bit to adjust the rug underneath it, but we lifted from the wrong place and two screws tore through the particle board in which they were anchored. I dont think it will affect the stability of the bed, but it definitely made us sad. This bed will probably have to stay where it is; moving it is not really an option.
In order to start with something positive, I have to admit that this bed looks nice and stylish, and it also has plenty of space in the drawers.
End of positive. Now the reasons why I hate this bed.
1. Bad customer service. We have ordered it on July 12th, it arrived on the 24th, however, half the way assembling it, we have discovered that it was missing a small part. Contacting customer service was not easy (they did not pick up the phone and did not return voice mails either, so I just kept trying for 3 days and finally got in), and eventually I have gotten the part shipped on the 28th of July. It arrived only on the August 5th (no surprise / it was shipped from Canada to Florida using UPS ground!). On August 6th we have FINALLY finished an assembly (which by itself was not that hard, providing you have all the required details) and slept on it.
2. Too loud, unbelievably loud. Here goes: if you use the bed only and solely for sleep, it is ok. However, if you want to have a little fun, be prepared that the whole neighborhood will know about it because of the superloud squeaky sounds this bed makes. I am NOT a heavy person and my husband is not either. There is no way to avoid this nightmare. I would have returned this bed if I could, but it is super heavy and bulky, and I have no idea how I would disassembly it and ship back to .
3. Sharp corners. My knees are all bruiced from hitting them. This is just a BTW kind of addition, this point have played no role in my low evaluation of this bed.
Summary: unless you intend to use this bed SOLELY for sleep, PLEASE do yourself a favor and DO NOT BUY this bed. I sincerely wish I have gone for a simple and cheap metal frame instead. I give it 2 stars ONLY because I like how it looks. I would rate its performance zero stars if I could. And also keep in mind that it may be missing something and half/assembled bed will be obstructing your livingroom or bedroom for a week, two weeks or longer until you get the missing part from .
I order the King/Size Platform Bed. The bed arrived well packaged and well protected. All the wood was aptly surrounded by thick plastic wrapped styrofoam to protect the edges and corners from damage. The bed itself is pretty nice to look at. The wood for the drawers is very light weight, and very delicate so for me it was a little disappointing. I had hoped the wood would be a little more durable than this, but thats ok. Theyll probably end up holding socks or something, lol. The worst nightmare was that this bed arrived missing an absurd amount of screws and hardware. I was barely able to put the bed itself together; however, at this time I could not put together ANY of the drawers, nor could I mount the hardware that holds the drawers in place. So basically I have a hallow bed with NO drawers in it. The particular screws and hardware that I needed could not be found at any hardware store here in town. I called the manufacturer in hopes I could get replacement screws and hardware. As of this writing I have not heard back from the manufacturer. The 1/800 number given on the instruction booklet for parts is always an answering machine so I leave a message. Ill re/comment this review if/when I hear back from the manufacturer.
Perhaps this was a fluke. Missing hardware aside, the bed was relatively simple to put together. I did it by myself with very little difficulty. The bed is nice looking and I propped a three/layer memory foam mattress on top of it. Its very comfortable so far. If not for the hardware mishap I would have rated this bed a 5/Star item. So beware that this bed comes in 3 boxes and count ALL your parts, screws, and hardware BEFORE you begin putting it together
You get what you pay for. This is not a quality product.
I purchased this bed because my youngest has outgrown the bassinet, therefore, I had to buy a crib. Once the crib was purchased it did not leave any room for the full size bed that my other child was using.
So out went the full bed and in came the Espresso Twin Mates Storage bed.
The material seems to be made out of hard, compressed cardboard.
Assembly was a pain in the. I recommend that you have one other person help you. Assembly time took me approximately 3 hours.
Assembly of the drawers were pretty simple; however, when locking in the drawer fronts the side pieces cracked even though I did not overtighten them; this happened on two out of the three drawers.
Im hoping the bed lasts a while. My oldest only comes over on the weekends so the bed will be used two days out of the week. At that rate I dont think it will be subjected to too much wear and tear.
Would I recommend this product to a friend? No.
Reviews
Cheap wood parts
Its an attractive bed but the wood quality is poor. Several pieces of wood for the drawers split during assembly. The accessories (screws, nails, cams, etc) are very poor quality. After assembly several of the drawers do not fit properly against the rail. I would recommend looking at So Shore Furniture instead. In fact, Im purchasing the night stand dresser from them.
So glad I bought this!
My wife and I absolutely love this bed. The minimal lines and appearance complement our Tempurpedic mattress nicely, and the support is excellent while still allowing good airflow around and beneath the mattress. The packages were quite heavy when they arrived, but also very sturdy. UPS had banged up some of the boxes substantially, but the contents were well protected. The main components are all mdf and particle board, but the assembly system is very strong as well as reusable, meaning I dont have to try and take this bed in one piece the next time we move. The actual mattress supports are 3/4 plywood supported by two crosspieces and secured at the ends by steel brackets. We have had no movement from bedframe or the mattress supports and they support my 6, 220 lb frame with no complaint The drawers are sturdy (solid wood sides and back) and surprisingly large. One drawback is that the drawers extend the length of the sides, so one drawer on each side will conflict with a nightstand if you have one. We use those drawers for seasonal storage that doesnt require frequent access. The assembly takes some time, especially the drawers, but the overall time estimate in the instructions is fairly accurate. I was able to assemble the bed myself, but recommend an assistant if you dont have a lot of experience as some parts will need simultaneous support when they are being attached and the plywood slats can be a little tricky to get into place all together. The instructions were clear, well illustrated, and fairly easy to understand.
Perfect for what I needed
I read all the other reviews and decided that this was the bed I needed. This was the lowest price of all other online stores and FREE Super Saver shipping!! To help make it go easier and faster, we bought a 18amp power drill. 18amp holds a charge longer and gives that extra power for the screws. Saves on the hands and shoulders. You do need an extra pair of hands for some of the assembly just to help align things up and hold the screws in place as the braces are aligned. It comes with braces and good support. I have had a platform for over 15 years and this was the best one as far as support and the slats. I only had one drawer that did not align and that was only after we moved the bed into position. So we had to tweek things a bit. The only down side I see is the drawer bottoms. They are thin pressboard and could use some cross bracing if you put in heavy items. There is room to put cross bracing, or I could even get thin plywood bottoms and cut them to size. I am really pleased overall with the bed. The price was the lowest and free shipping!
Easy process
I found it to be a very easy process to order such a big item. It arrived very quickly and was in perfect condition.
Affordable, easy to assemble, but not too sturdy
We bought this bed because it looked simple, and it is. It felt fairly sturdy as we built it, which took about two hours. One of the drawers doesnt close properly it pokes out a little so the front is not flush with the rest of the frame but for the price we are willing to accept that. The other day we tried to shift it a little bit to adjust the rug underneath it, but we lifted from the wrong place and two screws tore through the particle board in which they were anchored. I dont think it will affect the stability of the bed, but it definitely made us sad. This bed will probably have to stay where it is; moving it is not really an option.
Good Stuff
It is a good deal for the price. Was easy to assemble and the six drawers come in very handy. Overall a five star item.
Monterey Cherry Queen Platform Storage Bed
I LOVE THE PLATFORM BED. ONLY REGRET THAT I DID NOT BUY IT A LOT SOONER.
Nice looking bed, but horrible performance
In order to start with something positive, I have to admit that this bed looks nice and stylish, and it also has plenty of space in the drawers. End of positive. Now the reasons why I hate this bed. 1. Bad customer service. We have ordered it on July 12th, it arrived on the 24th, however, half the way assembling it, we have discovered that it was missing a small part. Contacting customer service was not easy (they did not pick up the phone and did not return voice mails either, so I just kept trying for 3 days and finally got in), and eventually I have gotten the part shipped on the 28th of July. It arrived only on the August 5th (no surprise / it was shipped from Canada to Florida using UPS ground!). On August 6th we have FINALLY finished an assembly (which by itself was not that hard, providing you have all the required details) and slept on it. 2. Too loud, unbelievably loud. Here goes: if you use the bed only and solely for sleep, it is ok. However, if you want to have a little fun, be prepared that the whole neighborhood will know about it because of the superloud squeaky sounds this bed makes. I am NOT a heavy person and my husband is not either. There is no way to avoid this nightmare. I would have returned this bed if I could, but it is super heavy and bulky, and I have no idea how I would disassembly it and ship back to . 3. Sharp corners. My knees are all bruiced from hitting them. This is just a BTW kind of addition, this point have played no role in my low evaluation of this bed. Summary: unless you intend to use this bed SOLELY for sleep, PLEASE do yourself a favor and DO NOT BUY this bed. I sincerely wish I have gone for a simple and cheap metal frame instead. I give it 2 stars ONLY because I like how it looks. I would rate its performance zero stars if I could. And also keep in mind that it may be missing something and half/assembled bed will be obstructing your livingroom or bedroom for a week, two weeks or longer until you get the missing part from .
Missing Hardware Nightmare
I order the King/Size Platform Bed. The bed arrived well packaged and well protected. All the wood was aptly surrounded by thick plastic wrapped styrofoam to protect the edges and corners from damage. The bed itself is pretty nice to look at. The wood for the drawers is very light weight, and very delicate so for me it was a little disappointing. I had hoped the wood would be a little more durable than this, but thats ok. Theyll probably end up holding socks or something, lol. The worst nightmare was that this bed arrived missing an absurd amount of screws and hardware. I was barely able to put the bed itself together; however, at this time I could not put together ANY of the drawers, nor could I mount the hardware that holds the drawers in place. So basically I have a hallow bed with NO drawers in it. The particular screws and hardware that I needed could not be found at any hardware store here in town. I called the manufacturer in hopes I could get replacement screws and hardware. As of this writing I have not heard back from the manufacturer. The 1/800 number given on the instruction booklet for parts is always an answering machine so I leave a message. Ill re/comment this review if/when I hear back from the manufacturer. Perhaps this was a fluke. Missing hardware aside, the bed was relatively simple to put together. I did it by myself with very little difficulty. The bed is nice looking and I propped a three/layer memory foam mattress on top of it. Its very comfortable so far. If not for the hardware mishap I would have rated this bed a 5/Star item. So beware that this bed comes in 3 boxes and count ALL your parts, screws, and hardware BEFORE you begin putting it together
Cheaply made product ( Espresso Twin Mates bed)
You get what you pay for. This is not a quality product. I purchased this bed because my youngest has outgrown the bassinet, therefore, I had to buy a crib. Once the crib was purchased it did not leave any room for the full size bed that my other child was using. So out went the full bed and in came the Espresso Twin Mates Storage bed. The material seems to be made out of hard, compressed cardboard. Assembly was a pain in the. I recommend that you have one other person help you. Assembly time took me approximately 3 hours. Assembly of the drawers were pretty simple; however, when locking in the drawer fronts the side pieces cracked even though I did not overtighten them; this happened on two out of the three drawers. Im hoping the bed lasts a while. My oldest only comes over on the weekends so the bed will be used two days out of the week. At that rate I dont think it will be subjected to too much wear and tear. Would I recommend this product to a friend? No.
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