Wasnt sure what to expect since there werent many reviews at my time of purchase, but I took a chance because I liked the design and the price was right (even counting S H costs). When it arrived, the box was naturally a little heavy (check the specs for weight) but its to be expected since this is a metal frame bed.
The interior was neatly organized and tied with plastic zip ties. Every piece comes wrapped in light plastic sleeves to prevent scratching. Once all the parts were removed and sorted (make sure to look out for the two little support pegs, as ours got buried in the unpacking) assembling the bed with my wife was simple enough. The screws are well labeled and screw in smoothly and easily. None of that funky -like hit-or-miss assembly. Everything was easy enough to understand from the instructions as long as you take your time and pay attention to the bed pieces. What I really like is that the bed supports and everything are labeled with a little sticker, so theres added confidence that youre putting things in the correct place.
This can be assembled solo, as well, but its faster and easier if you have an extra set of hands around to prop things up while you join opposing pieces together. Its really satisfying to snap the support bars into the bed platforms, and finally, to stick your twin mattresses in and see the kids enjoy their new bed.
One thing that I would have probably appreciated was an opening where the ladder meets the top foot (or head) of the bed. Instead my kids have to climb over the railing, which isnt a big deal, and would probably have compromised lateral stability, but it was the one thing I thought of when the assembly was finished.
My final recommendation is to buy some furniture casters or pads for hard floors if youre not planning on bolting this bed to a wall (the bed includes separate screws and tabs for securing this to a wall). Casters or rubber pads will spare your hard floors and also keep the bed more stable when the kids are on it. Id still recommend these even if the bed is on carpet. Other than that I have no complaints about this bed. Its a good value.
Well-made bunkbed for kids
Wasnt sure what to expect since there werent many reviews at my time of purchase, but I took a chance because I liked the design and the price was right (even counting S H costs). When it arrived, the box was naturally a little heavy (check the specs for weight) but its to be expected since this is a metal frame bed. The interior was neatly organized and tied with plastic zip ties. Every piece comes wrapped in light plastic sleeves to prevent scratching. Once all the parts were removed and sorted (make sure to look out for the two little support pegs, as ours got buried in the unpacking) assembling the bed with my wife was simple enough. The screws are well labeled and screw in smoothly and easily. None of that funky -like hit-or-miss assembly. Everything was easy enough to understand from the instructions as long as you take your time and pay attention to the bed pieces. What I really like is that the bed supports and everything are labeled with a little sticker, so theres added confidence that youre putting things in the correct place. This can be assembled solo, as well, but its faster and easier if you have an extra set of hands around to prop things up while you join opposing pieces together. Its really satisfying to snap the support bars into the bed platforms, and finally, to stick your twin mattresses in and see the kids enjoy their new bed. One thing that I would have probably appreciated was an opening where the ladder meets the top foot (or head) of the bed. Instead my kids have to climb over the railing, which isnt a big deal, and would probably have compromised lateral stability, but it was the one thing I thought of when the assembly was finished. My final recommendation is to buy some furniture casters or pads for hard floors if youre not planning on bolting this bed to a wall (the bed includes separate screws and tabs for securing this to a wall). Casters or rubber pads will spare your hard floors and also keep the bed more stable when the kids are on it. Id still recommend these even if the bed is on carpet. Other than that I have no complaints about this bed. Its a good value.