I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of this bed. We unexpectedly had to purchase a new bed frame when our queen sized frame broke during a move, and we decided to just upgrade to a king size earlier than planned. We didn't want to compromise on the quality of our mattress, so we decided to pick a more affordable bedframe option.
The frame is quite easy to put together, and the directions are clear and based on illustrations. It took two people about an hour to assemble the frame. We did not require additional tools, the manufacturer provides the allen wrench you require.
Overall the bedframe is aesthetically pleasing. The wood part of the headboard is MDF, but the laminated pattern seems realistic. It's usually covered by pillows or the quilt anyway, so authenticity isn't of great concern to me. The metal portion is nice as well. It has an industrial appearance, but does not seem distressed. It is smooth, and I have not caught blankets or myself on any snags or rough spots.
The bedframe appears sturdy. Rubber inside the slots where you stick the supportive slats keeps it from squeaking. There is a center support, but I noticed the two legs on the front and back kind of hover above the floor. I'm not sure if they touch the floor when people get into the bed, but they're there, I guess. There is foam on the top of the center support which the slats rest on, so no squeaking there. I have not noticed the bed shifting or making noise when people get in or out, and both of us are tall people over 200 pounds.
There is a small gap at the end of the bed when you push the mattress all the way up. It's only about 2 inches with our particular mattress. If you tuck blankets down in it, though, it's unnoticeable.
The only thing I truly dislike is the center support at the edges of the bed. I've stubbed my toes on it a few times. If they'd just moved it back a few inches it would have been fine, but it's right at the edge in a spot people often step when they're making the bed or getting into the bed. You could probably take some black colored foam and wrap it around the leg so it's not quite so painful to smash your foot into that thing, but otherwise I anticipate more accidents.
Sturdy, Quiet, and Affordable
I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of this bed. We unexpectedly had to purchase a new bed frame when our queen sized frame broke during a move, and we decided to just upgrade to a king size earlier than planned. We didn't want to compromise on the quality of our mattress, so we decided to pick a more affordable bedframe option. The frame is quite easy to put together, and the directions are clear and based on illustrations. It took two people about an hour to assemble the frame. We did not require additional tools, the manufacturer provides the allen wrench you require. Overall the bedframe is aesthetically pleasing. The wood part of the headboard is MDF, but the laminated pattern seems realistic. It's usually covered by pillows or the quilt anyway, so authenticity isn't of great concern to me. The metal portion is nice as well. It has an industrial appearance, but does not seem distressed. It is smooth, and I have not caught blankets or myself on any snags or rough spots. The bedframe appears sturdy. Rubber inside the slots where you stick the supportive slats keeps it from squeaking. There is a center support, but I noticed the two legs on the front and back kind of hover above the floor. I'm not sure if they touch the floor when people get into the bed, but they're there, I guess. There is foam on the top of the center support which the slats rest on, so no squeaking there. I have not noticed the bed shifting or making noise when people get in or out, and both of us are tall people over 200 pounds. There is a small gap at the end of the bed when you push the mattress all the way up. It's only about 2 inches with our particular mattress. If you tuck blankets down in it, though, it's unnoticeable. The only thing I truly dislike is the center support at the edges of the bed. I've stubbed my toes on it a few times. If they'd just moved it back a few inches it would have been fine, but it's right at the edge in a spot people often step when they're making the bed or getting into the bed. You could probably take some black colored foam and wrap it around the leg so it's not quite so painful to smash your foot into that thing, but otherwise I anticipate more accidents.