I was hesitant to spend so much on a bedframe for guests, but was so glad I did. It goes in my office and Ive turned in partly into a couch area. This piece is very low to the ground, the wood is great quality, and the trundle is currently doubling as a kind of pull out storage drawer until I buy a second mattress.
First off, I was super impressed by how it was packed. All of the bed slats were used on the outside of all four sides, so any damage to the box did not touch the visible bed pieces. I put it together by myself, and it was as easy (or easier) to assemble as IKEA, but was wonderful real wood. The exception, and this is a very big exception, is that the bed slats need to be drilled in (they do not just sit on top), and there are no pilot holes. YOU WILL NEED A DRILL. It took longer to drill the slats in than build the whole rest of the frames. BUILDING TIP: When youre trying to attach the posts to the side pieces, set the side pieces on three or so stacked slats on each side. Youll be able to screw everything in much easier having it raised off the ground. My carpet is deep, so its doesnt roll easily, but I really dont need it to, and it does roll.
I did have two bed slats with some discoloration that indicated they were at some point wet / mildewy, they still felt sturdy and were dry at the time. Everything else was in pristine condition. Packaging was perfect. Delivery was (freakishly) fast. Instructions were clear and simple, I put it together alone.
Great purchase
I was hesitant to spend so much on a bedframe for guests, but was so glad I did. It goes in my office and Ive turned in partly into a couch area. This piece is very low to the ground, the wood is great quality, and the trundle is currently doubling as a kind of pull out storage drawer until I buy a second mattress. First off, I was super impressed by how it was packed. All of the bed slats were used on the outside of all four sides, so any damage to the box did not touch the visible bed pieces. I put it together by myself, and it was as easy (or easier) to assemble as IKEA, but was wonderful real wood. The exception, and this is a very big exception, is that the bed slats need to be drilled in (they do not just sit on top), and there are no pilot holes. YOU WILL NEED A DRILL. It took longer to drill the slats in than build the whole rest of the frames. BUILDING TIP: When youre trying to attach the posts to the side pieces, set the side pieces on three or so stacked slats on each side. Youll be able to screw everything in much easier having it raised off the ground. My carpet is deep, so its doesnt roll easily, but I really dont need it to, and it does roll. I did have two bed slats with some discoloration that indicated they were at some point wet / mildewy, they still felt sturdy and were dry at the time. Everything else was in pristine condition. Packaging was perfect. Delivery was (freakishly) fast. Instructions were clear and simple, I put it together alone.