Choice
Queen, Walnut. Not as medium brown as pictured. A bit darker and more matte stain.
Delivery
Arrived in one week from the order date. The 103 pound box was too heavy to move by myself, so I opened the box in the lobby downstairs and took the pieces up to my apartment in batches. Given the size and weight, a return was unlikely unless absolutely necessary.
Why Buy
It is an all wood bed without a metal support beam in the middle (which has been known to warp and destroy peoples floors). It is sturdy and easy to assemble/disassemble (which is key for young people who move often). I had a $80 coupon that significantly reduced the price. Cost: $358 (no tax, free shipping).
Pre-Assembly
I wrapped the ends of the unfinished wood support pieces in masking tape to prevent squeaking, chipping, and to ensure a snug fit. This is tedious, but worth it in the long run. I took breaks when I became bored. Also tape the ends of the middle support beam and the inside groove of the two middle support legs. Itll make for a quieter, more secure bed. After this, assembly is a breeze.
Assembly
Time: 10-15 minutes. The wooden frame may not want to hook in easily at first, but stay with it and make sure the corners are neatly aligned. They will hook in. As for screwing the middle support legs into the middle, I found those legs to be wider than the bean itself. There was a gap even after everything was screwed in and the middle legs were still a bit moveable. Not overly concerned as they are meant for additional support, if needed.
Damage/Irregularities (Three photos included.)
1) Noticeable, sizable cosmetic chipping on two of the external bed frame pieces.
2) I also noticed a deep crack in the wood corner where one bed frame hooks in. I hope there arent structural problems in the future.
3) Some of the support slats had irregular edges and benefitted from getting wrapped in masking tape. One bar was so irregular it never really fit flush into any slot, so I put it on an edge closest to the external bed frame where it wouldnt receive as much stress compared to the middle.
4 Stars. Pro: Easy Assembly Con: Chipped wood
Choice Queen, Walnut. Not as medium brown as pictured. A bit darker and more matte stain. Delivery Arrived in one week from the order date. The 103 pound box was too heavy to move by myself, so I opened the box in the lobby downstairs and took the pieces up to my apartment in batches. Given the size and weight, a return was unlikely unless absolutely necessary. Why Buy It is an all wood bed without a metal support beam in the middle (which has been known to warp and destroy peoples floors). It is sturdy and easy to assemble/disassemble (which is key for young people who move often). I had a $80 coupon that significantly reduced the price. Cost: $358 (no tax, free shipping). Pre-Assembly I wrapped the ends of the unfinished wood support pieces in masking tape to prevent squeaking, chipping, and to ensure a snug fit. This is tedious, but worth it in the long run. I took breaks when I became bored. Also tape the ends of the middle support beam and the inside groove of the two middle support legs. Itll make for a quieter, more secure bed. After this, assembly is a breeze. Assembly Time: 10-15 minutes. The wooden frame may not want to hook in easily at first, but stay with it and make sure the corners are neatly aligned. They will hook in. As for screwing the middle support legs into the middle, I found those legs to be wider than the bean itself. There was a gap even after everything was screwed in and the middle legs were still a bit moveable. Not overly concerned as they are meant for additional support, if needed. Damage/Irregularities (Three photos included.) 1) Noticeable, sizable cosmetic chipping on two of the external bed frame pieces. 2) I also noticed a deep crack in the wood corner where one bed frame hooks in. I hope there arent structural problems in the future. 3) Some of the support slats had irregular edges and benefitted from getting wrapped in masking tape. One bar was so irregular it never really fit flush into any slot, so I put it on an edge closest to the external bed frame where it wouldnt receive as much stress compared to the middle.