I saw some bad reviews and I almost went in the other direction but I was like "hey, if it sucks that bad I can return the darn thing" so I bought it. Came pretty quickly and I had the pro ledge of putting it together by myself. Took under an hour and here we are two weeks later and I couldn't be happier. This bed is awesome, sturdy, stylish and easy to assemble. There were no missing pieces or wrong parts- it's perfect. I would like to encourage all interested parties to purchase this bed. I don't leave reviews often, but when I do it's because the product deserves it.
There are many reviews on this bed already, so I'll just try to keep mine focused on the point. This is a whole lot of bed for the price. My bed wasn't missing anything nor was it damaged, so that's a plus. I have read reviews, where people say this bed may get squeaky and need retightening on the bolts. So being aware of this, as I assembled the bed, which didn't take long, maybe 30 minutes. I put thread lock, medium strength (blue) on each bolt, so they should never back out on their own. I also used a torque wrench, to ensure even pressure on each bolt, I had it set to 50lbs. I have absolutely no squeaks! The bed is incredibly solid and I assume I never will get squeaks, having used the thread lock. You may want to try this too! Hint. Hint.
As for the other modification, I bought a Tuft & Needle mattress, which I love and recommend. Anyways, the slates on the king size bed are about 4.7 inches apart. The problem, the mattress manufacturer recommends the slates be only 3-4 inches apart. With that said, I didn't want to damage my mattress and void my warranty. Now there's a few ways to fix this, simply add more slates. But doing it that way, would probably mean removing the velcro straps. Then adding more slates, adjusting the gaps evenly and screwing them all down. But I was having difficultly finding more slates similar to the ones this came with. You also run the risk of splitting the slates, with the screw. On top of that, they were too expensive to replace them all. And I didn't feel like crafting a few of them myself. That's just too much effort for a new bed, that should have came with more slates! I mean most memory foam mattresses, recommend 3 inch slate gaps anyways. And this company makes foam mattresses, you'd think they'd have a clue!
So, I decided to go to my local home improvement store. After seeing a review on a smart base platform, where someone used pegboard, for a similar problem. I really liked the idea, knowing that memory foam mattresses can sleep hot. So kinda how drag racers, will modify any and everything for extra performance, even if it's just a placebo. That's how I feel about the pegboard, I want to believe it helps the mattress breathe a little better, whether it does or not, I couldn't tell you. I can say that I'm not sleeping hot though! But that could be due to a number of factors. Airflow is a big reason why I wanted a platform bed with slates, for potentially increasing the mattress being able to breathe more. I believe laying down a solid base over the slates, is counterproductive in that aspect. It'd be similar to laying it on the floor, guaranteeing no air would flow through the bottom.
Instead of pegboard, you could use plywood, if you want maximum strength. The pegboard is surprisingly strong on the slates, so I assume partical board would be just fine too. A king size mattress dimensions are 80"x76". Because I didn't have a truck, I got my pegboard cut into four sections, which easily fit into my SUV (should easily fit in a car too). Also because I'm aware of the fact, if I got the boards cut that exact length. It may have been way too snug of a fit and tried to overlap each other. Thus requiring more trimming of boards. So I got the pegboard cut into 39.3/4" by 37.3/4" sections. I had this done at the store, it didn't cost me anything extra, just the price of the materials. The sections fit perfectly and are still a bit snug, but I didn't have to modify them. So if you decide to do plywood, pegboard or partical board those are your dimensions. You're welcome. From there, I simply zip tied each section of pegboard, on the corners onto the slates and they do not move. I used 16 zip ties, four on each section.
All in all, the pegboard, thread lock and zip ties cost me less than $45. Now I have the bed I needed to begin with. The thread lock, should keep the bolts from ever backing out. And the pegboard has supplemented for the slate gaps being too far apart.
I would have given this bed five stars! But I feel like the manufactor, could have easily and very cost effectively addressed these problems. To include a disposable tube of thread lock and a few more slates! That would solve many issues customers had with the bed. On that note, it only deserves four stars. But it's still a good bargain for the price in my opinion.
I will warn you though, the pegboard was a bit "loud" smell-wise at first. If you've never smelled it before, I recommend doing so, before you buy some. If it's too much for you, just go with plywood instead. But if you wanted the potential benefit of improved airflow, you could always drill a bunch holes in the plywood yourself. But have fun with that! Or just add more slates, so there's still gaps for air to travel through.
I hope this helps!
As you can see in my video review, initially I had an issue with the bed. It came with the wrong size inner frame. I looked at other reviews in Amazon and found out that other people had the exact same problem as me. Fortunately, I was able to get a replacement from customer service. That worked fine.
Anyways, regarding the product itself, this is a great bed. It is very sturdy and does not creak or make any noises at all. It is exactly what I was looking for.
Pros:
- Looks great. The upholstered feature looks good.
- Quality materials. Doesn't look cheap.
- Very sturdy. Doesn't more or make noises.
- Perfect size. My queen size mattress fits perfectly here. The mattress shown in the video is this one: Dreamfoam Bedding Ultimate Dreams Crazy Quilt Pillow Top Mattress, Queen
- Easy to install. I like the velcro feature in the wood slats.
- Package is very well put together. Everything comes inside the headboard.
Cons:
- Came with a wrong part (see video review). Had to wait for a replacement.
UPDATE: My daughter came and used the guest room, where this bed is, and loved it. She said that she got a really good night's sleep on it.
I am so glad I purchased this bed. Being bigger people, purchasing a bed was a bit scary... we wanted something that could hold our weight and be stylish and cost efficient. It arrived in a HUGE HEAVY box but was surprisingly easy to assemble. Took less than 40 minutes for my husband and I to get it all put together. Using the tools provided we made sure all screws were tightly put together and hoped for the best. We have dealt with slight sounds coming from the Velcro when getting on and off the bed but it hasn't been off putting or too loud to make you worry about it. Strong enough for both of us to sleep on and do other amourous things. I figured if you're reading this.... you want to know if this bed can handle that. And if you're a plus sized couple like we are, those are definitely big concerns, especially when ordering a bed online that you can't see in person! We've been sleeping on it for just about 3 months now. So if things change I will update this review.
The fabric is nice and a pretty grey, a true grey, not too blue not too green... grey. The head board has some slight padding but not a ton, which I like.
Overall.... a great purchase.... so far!
Feature Product
- Classic styling and strong mattress support, with soft square stiched dark grey upholstery
- Core composition: Wooden slats and steel frames / Fabric: Knitted polyester
- All parts for making the bed are located in the zippered compartment on the back of the headboard for easy assembly / 10 wood slats and frame included / Mattress sold separately
- Foam padded tape is added to the steel frame for noise-free use
- Available in Twin, Full, Queen, and King with worry-free 5-year limited warranty
Description
This stunning upholstered platform bed by Zinus will transform your bedroom. It ships in one carton with the frame, legs and ten wooden slats conveniently located in the zippered compartment in the back of the headboard for easy assembly. This classic upholstered platform bed features a square stitched headboard and low profile footboard style frame, with wood slats and exposed feet for support. The dark grey square stitched upholstery adds softness and provides a classic framework for your mattress. Another comfort innovation from Zinus. Pioneering comfort.
After some of the reviews I was a little worried about quality due to people receiving components for beds of differing sizes. I was also worried about the actual shade of the product. Often times, especially with greys that have some pattern to them the actual colors can be really different in person. Luckily on both counts everything was perfect.
The bed itself seems really high quality, no creaking or cracking. I actually had a 5.0 earthquake after the first week and rode it out on the bed. I was pleasantly surprised by it compared to my previous Ikea bed (higher quality one). It used more wood then this one which is mostly a metal frame with the fabric panels attached around them. My Ikea bed during lots of movement in the evenings (wink wink nod nod) would creak a bit, but as I said this one is super solid.
Putting it together was another pleasure. I was expecting lots of fiddly parts, especially since everything comes inside of the headboard but everything is held together by the weight on it and some simple bolts. It took me about 45 minutes to put together myself, I think if you had more people and more space it would go even faster. I'm pretty sure you could also put it together without instructions, it's really simple. The instructions were really good though so either way you should be good.
I'm not sure how long this bed will last with my cat who thinks everything worth more then $100 is a scratching post but based on the construction I definitely feel like the actual bed would last and move well.
Definitely a good buy!
Really nice. Easy to put together! WAY WAY easier than IKEA furniture to assemble. Really love these. I bought 2.
Having just added the Zinus Modern Studio Platform 3000H Metal Bed Frame to my guest room, I was a little nervous about this Upholstered Platform Bed. Why? Because unlike other Zinus products I’ve owned, the metal bed was of poor quality -- dents and rust on the metal. I wondered if this one would have problems too.
Thankfully, other than a few small tears on the back of the headboard (which are not visible when pushed up against the wall), I found no flaws in the Upholstered Platform Bed. Zinus got this one right.
The box is fairly large and quite heavy. Since I ordered the King size, this may not be as big an issue for those getting smaller options. In my case, I wasn’t able to carry the box up to our master bedroom by myself; it was just too heavy and awkward. Simply getting it temporarily into the garage required a dolly. So keep this in mind if you are ordering. While the delivery service will drop it off at your door (at least, mine did), you will likely need another set of hands for getting it into your house.
Once I opened the package, I was a little surprised to only see the headboard. At first, I was like, what? They forgot the frame? Was there a second package I missed? It didn’t take long for me to figure out that the guts were all in the headboard. When flipped over, I found a zipper at the back of the headboard and sure enough, all the parts were in there. This is actually a smart way to keep the packaging down, but at the same time, some of the wooden frame pieces poked into the headboard’s material. As mentioned above, this only affected the back side and not the front, so no real harm was done.
After everything was unpacked, it took me about 30 minutes to assemble. No special tools are need as it comes with an Allen wrench. There are more steps to the assembly than there are with their SmartBase Bed Frames, which simply unfold and are tightened by wing nuts. This one has three bolts in a package (the other four are spares). That doesn’t mean you only have three bolts to screw in, rather, Zinus has the other bolts in the frame already. You simply need to loosen them a bit before attaching the relevant part. Following the directions was pretty simple, no wording just visual pictures (like how IKEA does it). Just be sure to follow them closely as I accidently started attaching the wrong part of the frame to the headboard. I was able to assemble everything myself without the need of a second party holding or steadying parts (granted I did use the wall to hold up the headboard). It might go faster with another set of hands if only to aid in screwing, but then again, I could see having another person as being in the way and slowing things down too.
One thing that sets this Upholstered Platform Bed apart from other Zinus frames is that you don’t need the Non-Slip Pad (sometimes included, sometimes purchased separately for $20). The reason for this is due to the wooden planks that sit lower than the frame, which offers a lip all around the mattress to keep it in place. It fits more snugly without the need of added friction to prevent slipping. I paired this Upholstered Platform Bed with the Sleep Master Classic Spring 10 Inch Mattress, King, and they work perfectly together.
Not only does this setup work great, but it looks great too. Really adds class to our master bedroom. Both me and the wife feel like snobs just owning it, ha! Seriously though, it’s a good option and we are both happy with it. The only negative is that there isn’t a lot of storage space underneath. If that’s important to you, I recommend checking out the Zinus SmartBase Bed Frames (just keep in mind they don’t have headboards).
WOW! What a blessing! I unexpectedly lost my husband last February. We slept in a California King...these past 6 months have been so tough, losing him so hard...night times the toughest, feeling such an empty space on his side...and always feeling as if I'm sleeping with a ghost. The bed just suddenly seemed giant!! I've been searching for a Queen bed for me and our male standard poodle 'Friday.' Everything so expensive, yet I had to do something...So, got gutsy and went for this bed AND a foam mattress (12") on line via Amazon. Both products from Zinus. This bed, I put together by myself in 1 1/2 hours! It was a breeze! (I'm 64 and 5' 2") SO.....CAUTION: Box is heavy!! I simply opened it at my front door and took it piece by piece into my room. Fantastic design, easy peasy assembly, very sturdy, and surprisingly high quality as well!! I am so happy with my decision!! Friday and I fit just fine and it is so, so, comfy and cozy!! The queen bed and mattress together cost $500.00, that's a quarter of the cost of other beds I had considered in stores! NO REGRETS! Pictures are with 12" foam mattress, 2" foam 'topper' (I already had), and a quilted mattress cover. Everything fit perfectly. I slept on bed very first night! A slight chem odor, I Febreez'd next day. I've a goose down comforter in a pretty duvet on it, it's heavenly!
I had a platform bed that this bed is replacing. The frame on this bed is an X frame and is bolted on at the headboard and at the footboard. The sides of the bed come in 4 pieces and they hook onto the bolts already on the pieces then they hook onto the X frame. The sides connect at the headboard, in the middle and on the foot board The wood slats are flat, not arched like my platform bed was and they come together in two bundles with Velcro. My platform beds I replaced had individual slats that snap in the middle support and on the edge place which cause noise. This bed is very very quiet and durable. The directions are very easy and simple to put together, it took me, all by myself about 35 min to put it together. Your mattress will not fall off this bed the sides come up about a 1/4" there is about a 1" gap between my bed and this frame. I believe the gap is so you can tuck your blanket under it and make it look all nice and neat because a dust ruffle will not work unless you get a larger size dust ruffle. (mine did come with a small hole in the back of the headboard but I will sew it up and it won't be seen). The back of the head board is like a thicker version of the box springs material. I do not have a box spring on this bed
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