Nice looking real wood, however, one wood piece was dented and scarred. All the pieces and bolts were there. One big problem, the top guard rail is not secure!! This can be fixed with an extra bolt or two but watch out for it! I would buy it again. however I would not recommend anyone buy this.
I order this bed twin/twin in color espresso.I placed the order on April 18 2018 and i got free delivery and i got the bed until May 4 2018. the box is pretty heavy it took 2 people to get it inside my apartment since the truck driver did not bring a dolly I had to help him carry it inside.Assembling it was a little confusing for me because Im not very good reading instructionsBut once we figure out the first bed the rest was a bit easier it took 3 people and 5/6 hours.It looks good but it does get scratch really easy and also the metal frame that runs in the middle is a little dangerous for little kids.I am trying to find a way to cover it just until my kids get used to it.I dont know how steady and durable will be since i just got itBut also price wasnt that bad compare to other furniture stores for my total of 2 matresses and bed frame was 850 while in Ashley furniture was 1750 big difference at lest for me. Pretty but doesnt fit .
The bed is really nice and works well for my 6 year old twin sons. I would give it 5/stars but the top bed rail has been a major hard. The day it was put up my son attempted to pull up on the top rail and the whole thing came off. The screws are only at the bottom and the slats are put in using pegs. Its come off several times despite tightening the closest screws. Last night it came off when my son attempted to use it as additional leverage when climbing up. It flew up and hit me in the top of the head and it hurt terribly (still hurts, Ive been icing in and taking medicine nonstop)! I couldnt imagine if thatd happened to one of my boys. I will now need to try and drill nails into the slats to keep them from falling off which impacts my ability to convert the bed later. Id rather do that than getting rid of it all together. Its an okayish good product.
I was disappointed in this piece. There were holes where the screws go that were very visible after it was put together Im so unhappy with this product.
There were a few slight imperfections in the wood, but not worth returning and not noticeable once assembled. Assembly was cumbersome. However, there is plenty of height between the bunks. The color is a beautiful blue. Decent quality for the price. I do like that you can choose which side to put the ladder on. I am pleased with this purchase overall. Better than I even expected
My review addresses the quality of construction, and how to remedy the flaws.
I would not install this in a rental property; get a metal frame bunk bed instead. OK at home or a vacation home.
This is made from New Zealand pine. A good solid wood with few cosmetic flaws. The wood is brittle, which contributes to the structural failures described by reviewers. Very nice finish but with some odor that takes a few weeks to dissipate. It is NOT toxic, as claimed by some reviewers.
I purchased the full over full, with twin trundle.
First, the assembly takes a good amount of time, 6/8 hours minimum to do a good job, without the modifications described below.
Second, the assembled bunks were very solid without any play (unlike other reviewers). You MUST fully and firmly screw in the hardware to achieve the rigidity. The head of the hex head screws sits below the level of wood. Some fasteners required quite a bit of torque to fully engage, ultimately twisting the metal of the supplied hex/wrench. Be meticulous, but be sure to not over/tighten.
The trundle construction quality is crap. Far weaker construction with inferior doweled joints in comparison to the bunk.
Now about the flaws. Reviewers describe 2 major failure points:
1. Fracture of the slats under the mattress.
2. Fracture of the longitudinal frame rail across the lower bunk.
Here is how I addressed these failure points:
1. I added 6 1x4 tight knot pine slats between the supplied slats. Add these before screwing down the supplied slats. I think 1x3 would be fine or preferable, but my lumber yard doesnt stock this dimension. I stapled the slats to the strap interconnecting the supplied straps, but did not screw them to the side rails to allow a bit of flexion. This looks and feels REALLY solid.
2. I added to the longitudinal front side frame rail a zinc plated steel flat plate 1 wide, 1/8 thick, 72 long purchased at Lowes. I didnt add this to the back side rail since the weight causing the failure will be on the front side. Be sure to leave a gap between the slats and the frame rail to accommodate insertion of the flat plate. Attach to the side rails with 12 round head wood screws, 10, 3/4 long. Drill 7/32 holes in the steel flat plate, 1/8 in the wood rail. Prior to attaching the flat plate, the side rail had a subtle but real deflection with my weight; I can understand why this would fail. After attachment of the flat plate, I could detect zero deflection, solid as a rock.
3. The trundle is hopeless. I glued the dowels and added slats to the mattress support. If it lasts a year Ill be thrilled. I am very satisfied
Reviews
Bad wood quality
The wood is easy to break . Its so cute but the quality control is awful. And its very easy to install some part in a wrong way, bad design.
Good not great
Nice looking real wood, however, one wood piece was dented and scarred. All the pieces and bolts were there. One big problem, the top guard rail is not secure!! This can be fixed with an extra bolt or two but watch out for it! I would buy it again. however I would not recommend anyone buy this.
Huge gaps between slats
Cute set, but the slats that come with it have 9.5 inch gaps between the wood slats. Doesnt seem like that will hold 450lbs. not happy at all
Horrible chemical smells
Nice bunk bed, but the off gassing is horrible. No one can sleep in the room and its causing my toddler to have asthma attacks. Do NOT recommend.
missing screw for installation had to buy in lowels, there is no finish on the side the mattress is showing up.
missing screw for installation had to buy in lowels, there is no finish on the side the mattress is showing up. Super disappointing
the box is pretty heavy it took 2 people to get it inside .
I order this bed twin/twin in color espresso.I placed the order on April 18 2018 and i got free delivery and i got the bed until May 4 2018. the box is pretty heavy it took 2 people to get it inside my apartment since the truck driver did not bring a dolly I had to help him carry it inside.Assembling it was a little confusing for me because Im not very good reading instructionsBut once we figure out the first bed the rest was a bit easier it took 3 people and 5/6 hours.It looks good but it does get scratch really easy and also the metal frame that runs in the middle is a little dangerous for little kids.I am trying to find a way to cover it just until my kids get used to it.I dont know how steady and durable will be since i just got itBut also price wasnt that bad compare to other furniture stores for my total of 2 matresses and bed frame was 850 while in Ashley furniture was 1750 big difference at lest for me. Pretty but doesnt fit .
The bed is really nice and works well for my 6 year old twin .
The bed is really nice and works well for my 6 year old twin sons. I would give it 5/stars but the top bed rail has been a major hard. The day it was put up my son attempted to pull up on the top rail and the whole thing came off. The screws are only at the bottom and the slats are put in using pegs. Its come off several times despite tightening the closest screws. Last night it came off when my son attempted to use it as additional leverage when climbing up. It flew up and hit me in the top of the head and it hurt terribly (still hurts, Ive been icing in and taking medicine nonstop)! I couldnt imagine if thatd happened to one of my boys. I will now need to try and drill nails into the slats to keep them from falling off which impacts my ability to convert the bed later. Id rather do that than getting rid of it all together. Its an okayish good product.
I was disappointed in this piece
I was disappointed in this piece. There were holes where the screws go that were very visible after it was put together Im so unhappy with this product.
Nice space between bunks
There were a few slight imperfections in the wood, but not worth returning and not noticeable once assembled. Assembly was cumbersome. However, there is plenty of height between the bunks. The color is a beautiful blue. Decent quality for the price. I do like that you can choose which side to put the ladder on. I am pleased with this purchase overall. Better than I even expected
Very nice looking and great value, with IMPORTANT but non/fatal flaws
My review addresses the quality of construction, and how to remedy the flaws. I would not install this in a rental property; get a metal frame bunk bed instead. OK at home or a vacation home. This is made from New Zealand pine. A good solid wood with few cosmetic flaws. The wood is brittle, which contributes to the structural failures described by reviewers. Very nice finish but with some odor that takes a few weeks to dissipate. It is NOT toxic, as claimed by some reviewers. I purchased the full over full, with twin trundle. First, the assembly takes a good amount of time, 6/8 hours minimum to do a good job, without the modifications described below. Second, the assembled bunks were very solid without any play (unlike other reviewers). You MUST fully and firmly screw in the hardware to achieve the rigidity. The head of the hex head screws sits below the level of wood. Some fasteners required quite a bit of torque to fully engage, ultimately twisting the metal of the supplied hex/wrench. Be meticulous, but be sure to not over/tighten. The trundle construction quality is crap. Far weaker construction with inferior doweled joints in comparison to the bunk. Now about the flaws. Reviewers describe 2 major failure points: 1. Fracture of the slats under the mattress. 2. Fracture of the longitudinal frame rail across the lower bunk. Here is how I addressed these failure points: 1. I added 6 1x4 tight knot pine slats between the supplied slats. Add these before screwing down the supplied slats. I think 1x3 would be fine or preferable, but my lumber yard doesnt stock this dimension. I stapled the slats to the strap interconnecting the supplied straps, but did not screw them to the side rails to allow a bit of flexion. This looks and feels REALLY solid. 2. I added to the longitudinal front side frame rail a zinc plated steel flat plate 1 wide, 1/8 thick, 72 long purchased at Lowes. I didnt add this to the back side rail since the weight causing the failure will be on the front side. Be sure to leave a gap between the slats and the frame rail to accommodate insertion of the flat plate. Attach to the side rails with 12 round head wood screws, 10, 3/4 long. Drill 7/32 holes in the steel flat plate, 1/8 in the wood rail. Prior to attaching the flat plate, the side rail had a subtle but real deflection with my weight; I can understand why this would fail. After attachment of the flat plate, I could detect zero deflection, solid as a rock. 3. The trundle is hopeless. I glued the dowels and added slats to the mattress support. If it lasts a year Ill be thrilled. I am very satisfied
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