The instructions were poor and led to my friend and I having to redo a couple steps. Actually I think we got one wrong/mislabeled piece as well but it made a small cosmetic difference and I didnt want to wait for a replacement.
The smell isnt as strong as I feared from these comments. Certainly didnt give anybody a headache but it does smell like paint a little bit. Someone said it was composite instead of solid but I can literally see the wood grain (subtly) under the paint. I started to worry some of you were getting knock offs by how much the reviews varied, so I made sure to order directly from the seller and Im happy I did.
I wish the bed was taller but really only Pottery Barn sold taller beds. With a normal ten inch mattress at the bottom bunk, an adult cannot sit under the top bunk. I didnt want to replace the mattress I already have but if youre buying new mattresses I think a little thinner would be better. We bought a tuft and needle nod 8 mattress for the top bunk. That works pretty well and also comes in 6 which would give you more head clearance on the bottom. This is another plus to a twin over full vs full over full: parent can still sit comfortably on the edge of the bed to tuck in the littles.
As many reviews have said, the bed slats are way too far apart. For the bottom I put in the slats from the bed I replaced, but I will need a bunky board or more slats for the top bunk. While it may be supportive enough as is its hard to make the bed without sheets etc hanging down over the bottom bunk as three isnt a good place to tuck them in with only sparsely spaced slats.
All in all I am satisfied with my purchase. The price was reasonable, delivery was quick, and the assembly is not too hard with a friend. My kids are so happy and, assuming it stays intact, they will get many years of use out of the beds. Bonus that I can theoretically separate it into two beds at the end, which is just a matter of lifting the top bunk off and putting it down.
Anyway, I hope this helps if youre on the fence. Good price as well
I did a ton of research when purchasing a bunk bed and ended up with this one for my 7 and 2 year old boys. I chose this one because of the high weight capacity on the top bunk and the height of the top bunk (we can sit on the bottom bunk with plenty of head clearance). We also liked that we could get a separate standalone twin bed frame from the same company that matched for when our youngest son moves into the room. The bed has held up well over the past year. Its definitely been jumped and climbed on by the boys and its been fine. It does wobble a little more than I like and the ladder is a challenge for an adult to climb up, which is why I gave 4 stars. Overall Im still happy with this purchase. My father is a very experienced woodworker and he complimented the beds construction after he put it together. I think this is the best bunk bed option at this price point. Great value
I read all the reviews at multiple websites before buying this bed, and ultimately bought it here because they had the Natural color I wanted for my sons room. A lot of reviews said it was hard to put together, but I did it in under an hour by myself, except for having a 2nd person to help with the headboard. The directions were pretty straightforward, but they are images only, no text, which might be more difficult for people who are language oriented instead of visual. I did have to put the footboard together twice because the first time I got the center panel in upside down, but that was because I didnt look at the directions that closely. It only added maybe five minutes to the build time though because this thing goes together fast. It feels intimidating when it arrives because its all in pieces, but dont let that scare you.
Also, this thing is SOLID. No creaking or movement even when my kids tries using it as a trampoline. One of the things we liked the most about it was the unusually high weight limit for a kids bed, which means I can lay next to him and read a story without worrying about the two of us coming close to or exceeding the weight limit. Its great and I highly recommend it. Thank you for the excellent customer service
Bed looks very nice for my sons room. You do have to put each slat in the headboard, otherwise assembly not too bad. Bed is comfortable and nice, good value. look great reliable.
I searched for a bunk bed for my two boys that would convert to two separate beds with a distinctive head and foot board and this bed does not disappoint.
Very sturdy, the weight capacity is what sold me. The rail not he top can go on either side as well as the ladder. The assembly took us awhile / specifically the slats for the head/foot board. But I have nothing bad to say about this bed. My kids love the shade of navy is perfect and its stylish enough for teens boys as well. The price is reasonable though.
We purchased for our granddaughter. She loves at as do we. Very nice, sturdy bed. I had zero issues with assembly. I its very nice and I love the color. Worth it
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Easy
Loved the simple instructions and quick assembly. Was pleasantly surprised
Pretty bed
The instructions were poor and led to my friend and I having to redo a couple steps. Actually I think we got one wrong/mislabeled piece as well but it made a small cosmetic difference and I didnt want to wait for a replacement. The smell isnt as strong as I feared from these comments. Certainly didnt give anybody a headache but it does smell like paint a little bit. Someone said it was composite instead of solid but I can literally see the wood grain (subtly) under the paint. I started to worry some of you were getting knock offs by how much the reviews varied, so I made sure to order directly from the seller and Im happy I did. I wish the bed was taller but really only Pottery Barn sold taller beds. With a normal ten inch mattress at the bottom bunk, an adult cannot sit under the top bunk. I didnt want to replace the mattress I already have but if youre buying new mattresses I think a little thinner would be better. We bought a tuft and needle nod 8 mattress for the top bunk. That works pretty well and also comes in 6 which would give you more head clearance on the bottom. This is another plus to a twin over full vs full over full: parent can still sit comfortably on the edge of the bed to tuck in the littles. As many reviews have said, the bed slats are way too far apart. For the bottom I put in the slats from the bed I replaced, but I will need a bunky board or more slats for the top bunk. While it may be supportive enough as is its hard to make the bed without sheets etc hanging down over the bottom bunk as three isnt a good place to tuck them in with only sparsely spaced slats. All in all I am satisfied with my purchase. The price was reasonable, delivery was quick, and the assembly is not too hard with a friend. My kids are so happy and, assuming it stays intact, they will get many years of use out of the beds. Bonus that I can theoretically separate it into two beds at the end, which is just a matter of lifting the top bunk off and putting it down. Anyway, I hope this helps if youre on the fence. Good price as well
Still happy after a year of use
I did a ton of research when purchasing a bunk bed and ended up with this one for my 7 and 2 year old boys. I chose this one because of the high weight capacity on the top bunk and the height of the top bunk (we can sit on the bottom bunk with plenty of head clearance). We also liked that we could get a separate standalone twin bed frame from the same company that matched for when our youngest son moves into the room. The bed has held up well over the past year. Its definitely been jumped and climbed on by the boys and its been fine. It does wobble a little more than I like and the ladder is a challenge for an adult to climb up, which is why I gave 4 stars. Overall Im still happy with this purchase. My father is a very experienced woodworker and he complimented the beds construction after he put it together. I think this is the best bunk bed option at this price point. Great value
Love it
Very good quality Excellent quality and Excellent choice
Great Bed
I read all the reviews at multiple websites before buying this bed, and ultimately bought it here because they had the Natural color I wanted for my sons room. A lot of reviews said it was hard to put together, but I did it in under an hour by myself, except for having a 2nd person to help with the headboard. The directions were pretty straightforward, but they are images only, no text, which might be more difficult for people who are language oriented instead of visual. I did have to put the footboard together twice because the first time I got the center panel in upside down, but that was because I didnt look at the directions that closely. It only added maybe five minutes to the build time though because this thing goes together fast. It feels intimidating when it arrives because its all in pieces, but dont let that scare you. Also, this thing is SOLID. No creaking or movement even when my kids tries using it as a trampoline. One of the things we liked the most about it was the unusually high weight limit for a kids bed, which means I can lay next to him and read a story without worrying about the two of us coming close to or exceeding the weight limit. Its great and I highly recommend it. Thank you for the excellent customer service
Great toddler bed
4 year old helped assemble, fun project together. Though the slats were not easy. Great guest bed for company, too Its a great deal for the money
Nice/looking bed
Bed looks very nice for my sons room. You do have to put each slat in the headboard, otherwise assembly not too bad. Bed is comfortable and nice, good value. look great reliable.
Great bunkbeds
These bunks are for smaller children. Not much head clearance for adults getting in and out. That being said they are very nice. Very reasonable too!!
Great Bed
I searched for a bunk bed for my two boys that would convert to two separate beds with a distinctive head and foot board and this bed does not disappoint. Very sturdy, the weight capacity is what sold me. The rail not he top can go on either side as well as the ladder. The assembly took us awhile / specifically the slats for the head/foot board. But I have nothing bad to say about this bed. My kids love the shade of navy is perfect and its stylish enough for teens boys as well. The price is reasonable though.
Love this bed
We purchased for our granddaughter. She loves at as do we. Very nice, sturdy bed. I had zero issues with assembly. I its very nice and I love the color. Worth it
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