It took us a while to get around to put this bed together for the guest room. An incoming guest provided the needed motivation.
I think the description of the bed is a bit over the top. It doesnt exactly exude luxury and glamour and I think royalty and Hollywood might crinkle their noses at it. But its nice and solid middle class and its perfect for a guest room or such.
Ours came in green, which is a light green that fits in many decors, though it may clash with others. The fabric seems not too strong and I would have my doubts if it were used daily over a long time.
The slats are strong. They are just like bed slats I've seen in Europe. I dont know how they would perform with a really overweight person. I appreciate the fact that you dont need a box spring. I myself like to sleep in lower beds, being used to a mattress on the floor in my student days. I can no longer do a mattress on the floor, as it would take someone to help me get up. Likewise, a too-high bed would have me slipping out while I'm asleep. For the record, I prefer inner-spring mattresses - I tried foam mattresses and I sink down too far and feel trapped. I must feel free to move around in my sleep, and foam traps me down.
As others have observed, the headboard is a good deal lower than expected from the picture. However, easily taken care of by using fluffy pillows stuffed in ruffly shams.
The assembly was rather easy and fast. There is a video with the product description above. It gives you a rough idea how it will go.
I'm not sure the reason for the side rails. It may possibly be for use of handicapped individuals, or use as an infant's bed.
Great Bed for a Guest Room
It took us a while to get around to put this bed together for the guest room. An incoming guest provided the needed motivation. I think the description of the bed is a bit over the top. It doesnt exactly exude luxury and glamour and I think royalty and Hollywood might crinkle their noses at it. But its nice and solid middle class and its perfect for a guest room or such. Ours came in green, which is a light green that fits in many decors, though it may clash with others. The fabric seems not too strong and I would have my doubts if it were used daily over a long time. The slats are strong. They are just like bed slats I've seen in Europe. I dont know how they would perform with a really overweight person. I appreciate the fact that you dont need a box spring. I myself like to sleep in lower beds, being used to a mattress on the floor in my student days. I can no longer do a mattress on the floor, as it would take someone to help me get up. Likewise, a too-high bed would have me slipping out while I'm asleep. For the record, I prefer inner-spring mattresses - I tried foam mattresses and I sink down too far and feel trapped. I must feel free to move around in my sleep, and foam traps me down. As others have observed, the headboard is a good deal lower than expected from the picture. However, easily taken care of by using fluffy pillows stuffed in ruffly shams. The assembly was rather easy and fast. There is a video with the product description above. It gives you a rough idea how it will go. I'm not sure the reason for the side rails. It may possibly be for use of handicapped individuals, or use as an infant's bed.