Im an engineer by training and Ive been so frustrated with so many of the assemble it yourself products. Frequently, what you get is a blueprint and parts designed for a professional installer.
This is a remarkable and refreshing experience. Its very well packed so nothing was damaged at all. All the tools and components are very well, very clearly labeled. And the directions? DESIGNED FOR HUMANS! I laid everything out the day before and started with the headboard. I was so impressed how clearly the steps were laid out, and how each bag or bolts, screws washers and nuts was plainly labeled.
The predrills are correctly placed, drilled and sized. So the headboard went together in about twenty minutes.
The footboard requires no preassembly: its a single piece.
Then the rails? This is where they show how careful and thoughtful they are. Ever put a big bed together by yourself? Well. You can.
Theyre really good about telling you assemble this where you want it. Dont try to move it by yourself. So, I disassembled my old bed and move it out of the room. I put the headboard in place. There are four long bolds that screw in the headboard post - and get this. The bolts screw in actual brass fittings. I was shocked!
I screwed the bolts into the holes on the headboard and footboard - and simply slide the side rail into place, then tightened diagonally. Its a perfect fit! I did the same with the other side, and then finally put the supports in place.
I thought I would have a problem because I dont have a box spring, and this bed really needs something to lift a matters - even a big memory foam one like mine. But, I pulled my old Zinus metal frame and it just fit inside the frame. I locked all the legs in place. Voila! Beds put together.
Im going to buy the other pieces in this set. I really like the look. Its clean and classic and works very well whether youre going for a traditional or transitional look.
Surprisingly attractive!
Im an engineer by training and Ive been so frustrated with so many of the assemble it yourself products. Frequently, what you get is a blueprint and parts designed for a professional installer. This is a remarkable and refreshing experience. Its very well packed so nothing was damaged at all. All the tools and components are very well, very clearly labeled. And the directions? DESIGNED FOR HUMANS! I laid everything out the day before and started with the headboard. I was so impressed how clearly the steps were laid out, and how each bag or bolts, screws washers and nuts was plainly labeled. The predrills are correctly placed, drilled and sized. So the headboard went together in about twenty minutes. The footboard requires no preassembly: its a single piece. Then the rails? This is where they show how careful and thoughtful they are. Ever put a big bed together by yourself? Well. You can. Theyre really good about telling you assemble this where you want it. Dont try to move it by yourself. So, I disassembled my old bed and move it out of the room. I put the headboard in place. There are four long bolds that screw in the headboard post - and get this. The bolts screw in actual brass fittings. I was shocked! I screwed the bolts into the holes on the headboard and footboard - and simply slide the side rail into place, then tightened diagonally. Its a perfect fit! I did the same with the other side, and then finally put the supports in place. I thought I would have a problem because I dont have a box spring, and this bed really needs something to lift a matters - even a big memory foam one like mine. But, I pulled my old Zinus metal frame and it just fit inside the frame. I locked all the legs in place. Voila! Beds put together. Im going to buy the other pieces in this set. I really like the look. Its clean and classic and works very well whether youre going for a traditional or transitional look.