After a couple of weeks, its still fine... (updated)
Ive been sleeping on this bed for almost 2 weeks as of this writing. I like it, and would definitely buy it again for the price I paid (less than $400). It is solid wood and plywood for drawer parts, with no fiber-board.
Pros: The drawer unit came completely assembled! The rest of the bed went together in about an hour (with 2 of us working on it). Lots of storage space, and reasonably sturdy.
Cons: Drawer hardware is really low-end, but is completely functional. The joinery for the boxes is mostly staples, and the drawer bases are really super thin - I dont expect them to last. It must be put against a wall because it has nothing enclosing the back. Having it against the wall makes it difficult to change the sheets. Finally, I put reasonably sturdy as a pro, but its also a con -- this bed would not stand up to rough treatment (like kids jumping on it).
Wish list: I wish I could have gotten it with a second drawer set. Then I would have 12 drawers, and still a bit of bulk storage for things like suitcases and such. Also, I wouldnt have to have it up against a wall, which would be nice.
Still -- it gave me a lot of needed storage in my tiny bedroom, and at a very reasonable price. So yes, I recommend it!
UPDATE: It has now been nearly 3 years, and this bed is still in great shape. The drawers have held up much better than expected, though I do tend to be gentle with them for the most part. Ive added a star since I expected there to be some kind of damage by this point -- I am pleasantly surprised.
After a couple of weeks, its still fine... (updated)
Ive been sleeping on this bed for almost 2 weeks as of this writing. I like it, and would definitely buy it again for the price I paid (less than $400). It is solid wood and plywood for drawer parts, with no fiber-board. Pros: The drawer unit came completely assembled! The rest of the bed went together in about an hour (with 2 of us working on it). Lots of storage space, and reasonably sturdy. Cons: Drawer hardware is really low-end, but is completely functional. The joinery for the boxes is mostly staples, and the drawer bases are really super thin - I dont expect them to last. It must be put against a wall because it has nothing enclosing the back. Having it against the wall makes it difficult to change the sheets. Finally, I put reasonably sturdy as a pro, but its also a con -- this bed would not stand up to rough treatment (like kids jumping on it). Wish list: I wish I could have gotten it with a second drawer set. Then I would have 12 drawers, and still a bit of bulk storage for things like suitcases and such. Also, I wouldnt have to have it up against a wall, which would be nice. Still -- it gave me a lot of needed storage in my tiny bedroom, and at a very reasonable price. So yes, I recommend it! UPDATE: It has now been nearly 3 years, and this bed is still in great shape. The drawers have held up much better than expected, though I do tend to be gentle with them for the most part. Ive added a star since I expected there to be some kind of damage by this point -- I am pleasantly surprised.