My husband and I found these beds fairly simple to assemble; the boards are all clearly labeled, the hardware comes in clearly marked, easy/open packages, and an Allen/key is included/ though, I would recommend having a power drill available for the Phillips/head screws. With help from our two/ and four/year/old children we got these put together in about two hours. As some other reviewers have noted, there is a little back/tracking necessary in the assembly, specifically, removing some of the mattress supports for installation of the ladder. We also skipped ahead to the ladder before putting on the middle safety rail support on the ladder side, because the holes for the support arent pre/drilled. If youre slightly mechanically inclined, you should have no problem.
The packaging indicates these beds are for children six years or older, but my 2/y.o. daughter and 4/y.o. son are quite adept at climbing into the bottom bunk and up the ladder to the top. I dont see any mention of this age restriction in the listing, but its moot to us, as our kids are always up for a challenge.
The finish is a fairly dark , which I like, and the pieces fit together well, with no unfinished edges visible. As noted in the title, when assembled as bunk beds or free standing, they are quite sturdy. I can stand on the s and reach into the top bunk without a wiggle from the frame.
All/in/all, I would definitely recommend these beds to anyone looking for bunk/beds.
This bed arrived today. It took me an easy 2 hours to assemble. I used a cordless drill to speed up the process. It was very, very simple to assemble. Probably the easiest piece of furniture i have ever assembled. You will need at least a philips screw driver, but a cordless drill made it effortless. The directions were clear.
There was no damage do to shipping. The finish to the bed is very pleasing. It is 100 real wood. No fiber board or plywood.
The box is long and , as should be expected. I carried it by myself, but it is really a two person job.
It is very sturdy. It should last for years and years of use. Like all wood furniture, Im sure if it is abused it will break.
The ladder is a little slick due to the beds nice finnish.I will be adding some gripping tape to it.
I could not be more pleased. A similar bed in a furniture store would cost twice as much.
We purchased the bunks in September and they sat in the box for over a month. They were surprisingly easy to put together. The directions were simple, all of the parts were there and after about two hours (I took my time) they were finished.
We were very happy with the color of the wood and the fact that the bunks were very sturdy. We have two boys sleeping in them ages 5 and 8 and the bunks are holding up very well. There is good storage underneath the bottom bunk. This is an excellent bunk bed for the price. Brian Dunphy
LOTS of pieces,but worth it after assembly. Everything well aligned and easy to build,but make sure you have a cordless drill with a good clutch so as to not over tighten the screws and strip them out, and a hex bit(metric) that fits the screw heads. supplied a wrench to tighten the screws,but youd be at it all day w/o the drill.
Packed very tight and package is ( about 116) but OK to move with 2 guys.Arrived in great pe and fast thru Super saver Shipping.
Bought the Espresso instead of the Cherry as it was 100 cheaper(Bought 2 sets). Color is not too dark and looks classy. All 4 beds feel very sturdy after assembly.
I added 3 s to the 7 provided per bed as Adults will be sleeping on these occasionally. The 10 s are now about 5.25 inches apart. Bought 1x3s at HDepot .Also added 1 Luan Plywood as a Bunky Board that was probably not necessary but I screwed them to the s to further stiffen it.
Result is a very sturdy 2 sets of Bunkbeds that are rated at 250lbs each bed and that look and work.
Had one of the rails with a crack in a Knot all the way to the outside of the rail, so called the WE number and they have already shipped the replacement. A PERSON from AMERICA answered the call and helped me with NO hassle. These beds are made in Vietnam and show pride of Manufacturing and packaging. Fabulous Buy.
After buying a lot of furniture over the years from Ikea and not being impressed with the longevity of Ikea products, I decided to try this one. What a world of difference solid wood can do! This is quite a sturdy and stable bunk bed. The customer service was very prompt and shipped me two parts. First was a side board that was presumably damaged during shipping. The second time was when a was broken at a worl. The s are made of light wood and dont look very strong, and it most certainly wouldnt withstand kids jumping on it. I have it in a bunk/bed configuration, so there is very little headroom for kids to jump on this bed. When the kids are older, I plan to revert it to a side/by/side configuration and hopefully by then the kids wont be so inclined to jump on their beds. I have put two spring mattresses directly on the s. This is a good buy. I personally prefer steel beds as they are strong, safe and durable. But, this appears to be one that should last until the kids leave home.
Bought this as an extra bunk bed to have at a ski condo. We just put this bed together and it took my wife and myself about 1.5 hours to do so. I used a cordless drill with the correct bit. Doing so will save you a ton of time vs using the allen wrench provided. It comes in a single box that is very (guessing 180+ pounds), so make sure you have two able bodied people to move it. The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars is due to the supporting s for the mattresses. They are too far apart and anyone over 100 pounds will cause them to sag and the mattress to push through. Specs say it will hold someone up to 250 lbs but I wouldnt trust that. I am going to add extra half inch x 6 inch pine boards to make a better platform for the mattress and make me feel better about someone getting on the beds. Other than that it seems like a great deal. Went together without a hitch, the all the hardware is solid and holes all lined up. We are thinking about getting another one due to the great price and free shipping with Prime.
I would probably give this bed 4 1/2 stars if I could. But its definitely closer to 5 than to 4!
I love this bed. I have been considering and looking for several months for beds for my 3/ and 5/year/olds when it occurred to me that we could just buy a bunk bed and use it as two beds! Then, if we decide to turn it into a bunk bed later, we can. I wanted a bed that was sturdy, but not too expensive, and that would match the nightstand in their room. After reading a lot of reviews on other beds, we decided to go with this one.
The bed arrived quickly because we live in Utah (it shipped from Salt Lake) and arrived in a day. The box was , but my husband brought it in with a dolly.
My husband assembled it without any trouble. My girls were able to help him and he was able to get both beds done in two evenings (after work and before kiddos go to bed). He didnt have any major issues and it was helpful that he had good power tools to help move the project along more quickly. He did have to finish assembling it in the girls room because their doorway wasnt quite wide enough to bring the assembled single beds in.
I have two small complaints, and I read other people mention these as well. 1, it DID smell a little bit like varnish. We put an air purifier in their room, though, and it took care of the smell in about 3 days. Airing out the room would probably have worked, too (but it was too smoky outside to open windows). 2, the s WERE a little far apart. Id suggest either a bunkie board, a piece of plywood, or having a couple more s made to go in the bed. We chose the later and with the two extras, they were spaced about 6 inches apart.
I loooooove the storage space under the beds! I can put boxes under there for stuffed animals or clothes, AND my girls can fit under there without getting stuck (yeah, I gave up on trying to keep my kids from hiding under the bed). Theres probably 15 or 16 inches of space. Its really great. And again, I love that the bed is sturdy. And its really beautiful. The color is between the espresso (the color we ordered) and cherry, so it ended up perfect for us.
For 160 per bed vs. 500 per bed at the store, this was definitely a big win for us. Love it love it!
Shipping from came very quick. The bunk bed came in one long box, and wasnt as big as I thought it would be. All the parts were there. Just be careful not to lose a screw, or bolt because you get the exact amount of hardware that is needed to complete the project. It was very easy to build using the instructions given. One person can put this together except for putting the top bunk on the bottom bunk. That will require two people. It will also require a power drill to drill the screws in the boards to the actual bunks. Other than that nothing else is needed as it comes with all the tools and hardware needed. My kids love it very much. Wood did not have bad fumes to it at all. I read a review that it did so I opened it up to air out and it just smelled like wood. Great product and came as advertised and this was one of the only beds that nothing negative was said about it.
This seems to be a fairly sturdy bed, and it looks nice, but there were a few things that were different in the product description compared to the actual instructions that came with the bed. For example, the website (and the manufacturers website) say that this should be used with a mattress that is no more than 8 tall. However, when we received the bed, the instructions say the top mattress must not be taller than 6. The recommended spacing for the s was also frustrating because it placed some of the s in the way of the pre/drilled holes for the ladder.
My main frustration with this bed is the smell of the varnish. It is incredibly strong. We have been airing my sons room out for about a week now, and it is still pretty overwhelming. (For the first few days, we left all the windows open, had a fan going, and closed his bedroom door. We made him sleep in another room because the smell was so strong.) We are actually going to return the bed because the smell is bothering us so much.
Overall, it seems like it would be a sturdy bed, but because of the factors mentioned above, Im pretty disappointed.
Update: We did return the bed, and I was SO pleased with s customer service! I was dreading having to return this, but it was really easy. They arranged to have UPS pick it up, and we received a full refund.
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Super solid
My husband and I found these beds fairly simple to assemble; the boards are all clearly labeled, the hardware comes in clearly marked, easy/open packages, and an Allen/key is included/ though, I would recommend having a power drill available for the Phillips/head screws. With help from our two/ and four/year/old children we got these put together in about two hours. As some other reviewers have noted, there is a little back/tracking necessary in the assembly, specifically, removing some of the mattress supports for installation of the ladder. We also skipped ahead to the ladder before putting on the middle safety rail support on the ladder side, because the holes for the support arent pre/drilled. If youre slightly mechanically inclined, you should have no problem. The packaging indicates these beds are for children six years or older, but my 2/y.o. daughter and 4/y.o. son are quite adept at climbing into the bottom bunk and up the ladder to the top. I dont see any mention of this age restriction in the listing, but its moot to us, as our kids are always up for a challenge. The finish is a fairly dark , which I like, and the pieces fit together well, with no unfinished edges visible. As noted in the title, when assembled as bunk beds or free standing, they are quite sturdy. I can stand on the s and reach into the top bunk without a wiggle from the frame. All/in/all, I would definitely recommend these beds to anyone looking for bunk/beds.
Great bed, aming price
This bed arrived today. It took me an easy 2 hours to assemble. I used a cordless drill to speed up the process. It was very, very simple to assemble. Probably the easiest piece of furniture i have ever assembled. You will need at least a philips screw driver, but a cordless drill made it effortless. The directions were clear. There was no damage do to shipping. The finish to the bed is very pleasing. It is 100 real wood. No fiber board or plywood. The box is long and , as should be expected. I carried it by myself, but it is really a two person job. It is very sturdy. It should last for years and years of use. Like all wood furniture, Im sure if it is abused it will break. The ladder is a little slick due to the beds nice finnish.I will be adding some gripping tape to it. I could not be more pleased. A similar bed in a furniture store would cost twice as much.
Extremely Happy
We purchased the bunks in September and they sat in the box for over a month. They were surprisingly easy to put together. The directions were simple, all of the parts were there and after about two hours (I took my time) they were finished. We were very happy with the color of the wood and the fact that the bunks were very sturdy. We have two boys sleeping in them ages 5 and 8 and the bunks are holding up very well. There is good storage underneath the bottom bunk. This is an excellent bunk bed for the price. Brian Dunphy
Erector Set
LOTS of pieces,but worth it after assembly. Everything well aligned and easy to build,but make sure you have a cordless drill with a good clutch so as to not over tighten the screws and strip them out, and a hex bit(metric) that fits the screw heads. supplied a wrench to tighten the screws,but youd be at it all day w/o the drill. Packed very tight and package is ( about 116) but OK to move with 2 guys.Arrived in great pe and fast thru Super saver Shipping. Bought the Espresso instead of the Cherry as it was 100 cheaper(Bought 2 sets). Color is not too dark and looks classy. All 4 beds feel very sturdy after assembly. I added 3 s to the 7 provided per bed as Adults will be sleeping on these occasionally. The 10 s are now about 5.25 inches apart. Bought 1x3s at HDepot .Also added 1 Luan Plywood as a Bunky Board that was probably not necessary but I screwed them to the s to further stiffen it. Result is a very sturdy 2 sets of Bunkbeds that are rated at 250lbs each bed and that look and work. Had one of the rails with a crack in a Knot all the way to the outside of the rail, so called the WE number and they have already shipped the replacement. A PERSON from AMERICA answered the call and helped me with NO hassle. These beds are made in Vietnam and show pride of Manufacturing and packaging. Fabulous Buy.
Great value !! great bed !
The Bed is solid wood and very easy to put together with all parts numbered and lettered . and of best value !
Sturdy and stable
After buying a lot of furniture over the years from Ikea and not being impressed with the longevity of Ikea products, I decided to try this one. What a world of difference solid wood can do! This is quite a sturdy and stable bunk bed. The customer service was very prompt and shipped me two parts. First was a side board that was presumably damaged during shipping. The second time was when a was broken at a worl. The s are made of light wood and dont look very strong, and it most certainly wouldnt withstand kids jumping on it. I have it in a bunk/bed configuration, so there is very little headroom for kids to jump on this bed. When the kids are older, I plan to revert it to a side/by/side configuration and hopefully by then the kids wont be so inclined to jump on their beds. I have put two spring mattresses directly on the s. This is a good buy. I personally prefer steel beds as they are strong, safe and durable. But, this appears to be one that should last until the kids leave home.
Solid Bunk Bed and Excellent Value
Bought this as an extra bunk bed to have at a ski condo. We just put this bed together and it took my wife and myself about 1.5 hours to do so. I used a cordless drill with the correct bit. Doing so will save you a ton of time vs using the allen wrench provided. It comes in a single box that is very (guessing 180+ pounds), so make sure you have two able bodied people to move it. The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars is due to the supporting s for the mattresses. They are too far apart and anyone over 100 pounds will cause them to sag and the mattress to push through. Specs say it will hold someone up to 250 lbs but I wouldnt trust that. I am going to add extra half inch x 6 inch pine boards to make a better platform for the mattress and make me feel better about someone getting on the beds. Other than that it seems like a great deal. Went together without a hitch, the all the hardware is solid and holes all lined up. We are thinking about getting another one due to the great price and free shipping with Prime.
Bought to use as two separate beds / sturdy and beautiful!
I would probably give this bed 4 1/2 stars if I could. But its definitely closer to 5 than to 4! I love this bed. I have been considering and looking for several months for beds for my 3/ and 5/year/olds when it occurred to me that we could just buy a bunk bed and use it as two beds! Then, if we decide to turn it into a bunk bed later, we can. I wanted a bed that was sturdy, but not too expensive, and that would match the nightstand in their room. After reading a lot of reviews on other beds, we decided to go with this one. The bed arrived quickly because we live in Utah (it shipped from Salt Lake) and arrived in a day. The box was , but my husband brought it in with a dolly. My husband assembled it without any trouble. My girls were able to help him and he was able to get both beds done in two evenings (after work and before kiddos go to bed). He didnt have any major issues and it was helpful that he had good power tools to help move the project along more quickly. He did have to finish assembling it in the girls room because their doorway wasnt quite wide enough to bring the assembled single beds in. I have two small complaints, and I read other people mention these as well. 1, it DID smell a little bit like varnish. We put an air purifier in their room, though, and it took care of the smell in about 3 days. Airing out the room would probably have worked, too (but it was too smoky outside to open windows). 2, the s WERE a little far apart. Id suggest either a bunkie board, a piece of plywood, or having a couple more s made to go in the bed. We chose the later and with the two extras, they were spaced about 6 inches apart. I loooooove the storage space under the beds! I can put boxes under there for stuffed animals or clothes, AND my girls can fit under there without getting stuck (yeah, I gave up on trying to keep my kids from hiding under the bed). Theres probably 15 or 16 inches of space. Its really great. And again, I love that the bed is sturdy. And its really beautiful. The color is between the espresso (the color we ordered) and cherry, so it ended up perfect for us. For 160 per bed vs. 500 per bed at the store, this was definitely a big win for us. Love it love it!
Great Bunk Bed that my kids love!
Shipping from came very quick. The bunk bed came in one long box, and wasnt as big as I thought it would be. All the parts were there. Just be careful not to lose a screw, or bolt because you get the exact amount of hardware that is needed to complete the project. It was very easy to build using the instructions given. One person can put this together except for putting the top bunk on the bottom bunk. That will require two people. It will also require a power drill to drill the screws in the boards to the actual bunks. Other than that nothing else is needed as it comes with all the tools and hardware needed. My kids love it very much. Wood did not have bad fumes to it at all. I read a review that it did so I opened it up to air out and it just smelled like wood. Great product and came as advertised and this was one of the only beds that nothing negative was said about it.
Not what I expected
This seems to be a fairly sturdy bed, and it looks nice, but there were a few things that were different in the product description compared to the actual instructions that came with the bed. For example, the website (and the manufacturers website) say that this should be used with a mattress that is no more than 8 tall. However, when we received the bed, the instructions say the top mattress must not be taller than 6. The recommended spacing for the s was also frustrating because it placed some of the s in the way of the pre/drilled holes for the ladder. My main frustration with this bed is the smell of the varnish. It is incredibly strong. We have been airing my sons room out for about a week now, and it is still pretty overwhelming. (For the first few days, we left all the windows open, had a fan going, and closed his bedroom door. We made him sleep in another room because the smell was so strong.) We are actually going to return the bed because the smell is bothering us so much. Overall, it seems like it would be a sturdy bed, but because of the factors mentioned above, Im pretty disappointed. Update: We did return the bed, and I was SO pleased with s customer service! I was dreading having to return this, but it was really easy. They arranged to have UPS pick it up, and we received a full refund.
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