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Nomad Platform Bed - Queen Bed Frame - Unfinished Wood Bed Frame - Minimalist Swedish Design - Natural Wood Bed - Easy Assembly, No Box Spring Needed - Solid Wood Queen Platform Bed

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Size Queen
Product Dimensions 81.5"L x 60"W x 15"H
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Color Natural Poplar
Finish Type Wood
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Maximum Weight Recommendation
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  • Beautiful Unfinished, Chemical-Free Wood – Create a stunning focal point in your bedroom with our gorgeous unfinished wood bed. Besides its beauty, this bedframe is chemical-free and non-toxic, so you can rest peacefully in comfort. Its minimalist Swedish design complements modern and vintage decor, or personalize it with a finish that matches your style.
  • Solid, Sturdy & Durable – Crafted from kiln-dried Tulip Poplar hardwood, our platform bed frame is built for strength and stability, reducing creaks and squeaks. The kiln-drying process enhances the structural integrity of the hardwood, making it stronger and more durable, and giving it a weight capacity of up to 600 pounds.
  • Provides Proper Support & Comfort – The natural wood bed has 2.8-inch slat spacing to properly support any queen size mattress including Memory Foam and Latex mattresses. The bed is designed to keep your body weight evenly distributed and prevent sinking to maximize comfort and longevity. No box spring needed!
  • Easy to Assemble & Maintain – With clearly labeled parts, supporting images, and all hardware included, you can have your queen size bed frame assembled in six easy steps. Maintain the natural wood platform bed with dry cleaning methods such as a soft-bristled brush, vacuum with brush attachment, or microfiber cloth.
  • Made in the USA – KD Bed Frames are manufactured in Athens, Georgia, USA, and our wood is grown and responsibly managed in Virginia forests. While we do not pay for return shipping, under our five-year warranty, we cover product defects and shipping damage for a risk and worry-free experience.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
2,093 global ratings

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Customers like the storage space, value, appearance, and material of the bed frame. They mention that it has a ton of room underneath for storage, it's made in the USA, and that it hits all the marks for design. Some appreciate the ease of assembly, fit, and quality.

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636 customers mention "Quality"578 positive58 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the bed frame. They mention that it's well-made, sturdy, and has no flimsy posts. They appreciate the consistency of the brand and the fact that it is not going to sag anywhere.

"...I was astonished at the quality of the finish and standards of the fit ... it’s bare wood (and I left it that way for now) with every edge rounded..." Read more

"...It appears to be very quality hardwood, with very few knots and very consistent coloring throughout the wood...." Read more

"...This is a superior, high quality REAL WOOD bed frame that is going to last. It's rare to see, but KD Frames has knocked this thing out of the park...." Read more

"This frame is pretty much exactly what I was looking for: solid wood, made in USA, affordable, and great quality...." Read more

467 customers mention "Ease of assembly"456 positive11 negative

Customers find the bed frame very easy to assemble and sturdy. They say the instructions are easy to follow. They also mention that the construction is easy to understand and well made. Customers also mention the bed is quite manageable to lift and drag by the plastic straps wrapped around it.

"...The instructions are clear if attended to. If the bed ever squeaks, I may disassemble carefully and apply some glue...." Read more

"...It took about an hour to put together by myself, but was very easy and made sense. I barely needed to use the instructions...." Read more

"...I didn't time myself, but it did not take long to put together at all...." Read more

"...Assembly was easy and straightforward. I did have an issue where two of the pilot holes didn’t seem deep enough, but no biggie...." Read more

297 customers mention "Appearance"297 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the bed frame. They mention that it looks good, is durable, and has a minimalist design. They also appreciate the colors of the wood and the consistent coloring throughout the wood.

"...jobs, and I am very pleased to tell you that this bed is made ... very proudly, I’m sure ... in Athens, Georgia USA, with poplar they say is..." Read more

"...be very quality hardwood, with very few knots and very consistent coloring throughout the wood...." Read more

"...This thing is so well made -- and so thoughtfully designed, that I'll probably own it for the lifespan of multiple mattresses...." Read more

"...I left the wood unfinished. I think it looks great and there’s no smell (other that a faint lumberyard smell that dissipated in a day or so)...." Read more

150 customers mention "Stability"106 positive44 negative

Customers like the stability of the bed frame. They mention that it's sturdy, has no rocking or squeaking, and has not heard a creak. They also say that the frame is sound and sturdy, and that the mattress has not moved an inch.

"...and it held up nicely. No squeaking or unsteadiness...." Read more

"...No squeaking/noise at all! Over all, very satisfied with this purchase and debating buying more.Will update if anything changes!" Read more

"...Probably not.The frame would be a pain to move, but all of the the hardware you would need to undo to break it down are metal bolts in..." Read more

"...It's quiet, truly. The instructions were easy to follow...." Read more

133 customers mention "Value"126 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the bed frame. They say it's made in the USA, has great quality for the price, and is absolutely worth it.

"...pretty much exactly what I was looking for: solid wood, made in USA, affordable, and great quality...." Read more

"...sturdy solid wood platform bed, made in the United States, for an affordable price...." Read more

"I love this bed so much because it has everything I wanted, decent price and well made... Score! I am using a hybrid mattress...." Read more

"...Overall I think it’s a good value and like the flexibility of choosing a different headboard and/ or the drawers or trundle bed add ons." Read more

95 customers mention "Fit"82 positive13 negative

Customers like the fit of the bed frame. They mention that the slats fit snuggly and minimize the need for hardware. They also appreciate the solid wood pieces that fit perfectly, and the mattress fits perfectly on top. The slits are strong and close spaced to eliminate the need to use a box spring. The wooden support slaats fits in grooves easily.

"...I was astonished at the quality of the finish and standards of the fit ... it’s bare wood (and I left it that way for now) with every edge rounded..." Read more

"...Slats were consistently cut/sized with minimal variation. It took about an hour to put together by myself, but was very easy and made sense...." Read more

"...Everything was cut accurately, drilled precisely, and extremely well thought out for how this thing was to go together...." Read more

"...The slats are so thick and closely spaced that my mattress finally feels properly supported.Assembly was easy and straightforward...." Read more

82 customers mention "Material"82 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the material of the bed frame. They mention that it's nice real wood, American made, and natural. They also appreciate the individual wood pieces are well cut and prepared, making the assembly process easier.

"...frame is pretty much exactly what I was looking for: solid wood, made in USA, affordable, and great quality...." Read more

"...The instructions were clear, all the pieces were included. Great design for the assembly. It is very sturdy and also very pretty...." Read more

"...The individual wood pieces are well cut and prepared, which made the assembly process all the more streamlined...." Read more

"...recommend this frame, if you want solid wood, easy assembly, and made in the USA." Read more

58 customers mention "Storage space"58 positive0 negative

Customers like the storage space of the bed frame. For example, they mention it has a ton of room underneath for storage, the optional storage drawers are great, and it takes up less space in their room. That said, some say the slats support the mattress well and it doesn't squeak.

"...No shifting, and there's room underneath for storage or for pets to hide." Read more

"...Also, there is plenty of space under the bed for storage, if desired...." Read more

"...5. Unfinished wood, no nasty chemical odors.6. Room for storage although it is lower profile than standard bed frames, but not too low.7...." Read more

"...You can pull them out into the room as desired. No chest of drawers needed. These side-by-side are roomy and easily clear under the bed...." Read more

Seven point Five Stars, Athens!
5 out of 5 stars
Seven point Five Stars, Athens!
New boilerplate disclaimer being added to all my reviews as of 1/1/20: I do not, nor have I ever received any goods, money, or any other compensation or considerations for any of my reviews.Added photos 11-8-19 of mine installed. Bed size is Full, 10 inch thick Aveline. As you can see in one photo, there is 2 & 1/2 inches extra length to the frame, nice. Had thought about adding two 1x4 legs (easy drill & screwdriver job) to prevent future sagging, but have realized that, unless this platform is being shared by two 225# plus adults, it would most likely only interfere with storage space underneath. This bed made my room look clean, contemporary and far less cluttered. EXACTLY what I was looking for … I hate headboards, always throw out an arm and bust my knuckles in my sleep, lol. Wasn’t sure how to add this, hope it gets tacked on.Wow! And double Wow! I am very slow to write reviews … I don’t live on my devices … but I’ve gotten to this review as soon as possible. These people deserve some propers. Be brave, Amazon, and give the people all of this information …I searched Amazon for days, weeks actually, analyzing constantly with Fakespot and carefully reading all the 1 and 2 star reviews. I’m a senior living on limited income, so things have to last! I wanted a not overpriced, low platform bed to keep my newish, Full 10” memory foam mattress off the floor this winter. I was primarily just looking for a solid “A“ rating, and the least bad reviews. Amazon, bless their peapickin hearts, seem to often let the sponsored items fill the first few pages. I read page after page of legs falling off and mattresses oozing through insufficient supports, until I finally gave up and looked at IKEA. Now, I have not always lived in these United States (not a draft dodger, served 2 years though as a non-combatant), and first resorted to IKEA furnishings about 35 years ago while abroad ... mostly particleboard throwaways, good for kids and frequent movers who abandon their furniture. I thought I had decided on one of their mattress supports, but I couldn’t seem to access the actual reviews on their site, and Google reviews disappointed. I searched half a dozen other furniture sites. Nyet. Nada. Nope. Zip. Back to Amazon, going deeper into the pages, I finally found this bed ... not many reviews, but Straight A’s! About a hundred bucks more than I wanted to spend, but you get the more the more is worth sometimes, so I made the leap and ordered … and the results were more positive than I had hoped for or expected.I have some woodworking experience, and have friends who earn a living woodworking. It involves much more skill, patience, and investment in time and tools than the average consumer can possibly imagine, just to work a piece of wood into an accurately dimensioned piece of perfectly straight lumber, let alone finish it and shape it for a piece of furniture. I’m telling you this because I live in the Southern US. We lost a furniture manufacturer this year in my region which cost a small town over 3,000 jobs, and I am very pleased to tell you that this bed is made ... very proudly, I’m sure ... in Athens, Georgia USA, with poplar they say is sourced from Virginia. While poplar is more similar to fir than the average hardwood, it grows fast, straight and true in the South. Trees planted when you’re a baby may be harvested in your lifetime while generations of their replacements grow all around them. Poplars are beautiful trees, one if my favorites, but if you have to cut a tree, they are a truly renewable resource.So the box arrived, about 6 1/2’ tall and a foot around, no problem scooting it on-end to the bedroom. I stood the mattress on it’s long edge, opened the box, spread the parts out and read the directions. I was astonished at the quality of the finish and standards of the fit ... it’s bare wood (and I left it that way for now) with every edge rounded and sanded, every joint clean and a perfect fit. I found three small corner burrs that I polished off with a flat file, didn’t need more. I tried to imagine, as I worked to assemble (with the same style drum-and-bolt connectors used by IKEA and most furniture makers these days) the number of times each piece or wood would have to be handled to reach this state of finish ... a lot of attention and hand work by someone, and appreciated by me. There was some spalting in several pieces, brown to gray to black streaks. (Look up spalting in Wikipedia for beautiful pictures, enjoy the beauty in the wood, and contribute a few bucks to struggling Wikipedia for their fine work.) Ok, in my state of enthusiasm, I did put one of the end pieces, joining a leg piece, on upside-down (not as per instructions), and since it’s a glue peg fitting, it wants to stay together. You won’t do that now that you’ve read this, but if you decide to do it wrong anyway, don’t panic! You don’t have to damage your furniture. This type of joint should be cobbled together by tapping your hammer against a block of wood, or better yet, with a white rubber plumber’s mallet. Tap it back off, and hope a peg doesn’t stick in the wrong spot (only wrong if upside-down). If it does, plier grip and pull straight up and out ... you don’t want any sideways motion to break it off, because then you’ve created a problem. if you hear a cracking sound, back-off, and use a fulcrum to lever straight up. Better yet, think it through decorously over a bit of tea and get it right the first time. The instructions are clear if attended to. If the bed ever squeaks, I may disassemble carefully and apply some glue. I won’t have to worry then because, regardless of which piece the peg stays in, they will be in a correct position for reassembly. I can let the glue dry in one side, tap apart again and glue the sides that stayed in first try. To tell you the truth, I doubt that will ever be a necessity with occasional tightening of the Allen connectors.I brought my 93-year-young moms over to see the finished product, and she loved it. Seal of approval from a very critical observer and experienced furniture buyer! There are totally sufficient, closely spaced slats to support my mattress. Yes, the legs are on the corners. Stub your toes while making the bed? I’m sure if enough people would be willing to pay for the extra work (probably 75-100 dollars more to make it equally sturdy ... my estimate) I’m sure they’d consider making an inset-leg model. I’m cheap, so I’m just trying to watch where I put my toes. It’s working better every time. Increases consciousness.And finally ... Amazon may not like this comment: after reading scads of reviews of kegs falling off, I purchased a warranty for about 25 bucks at the time of purchase, sight-unseen , and wish I hadn’t. I’m going to try for a warranty refund. I doubt it will ever be needed for this item, unless you plan on moving frequently and incautiously and love insurance. Also, “kd frames“ (Knockdown Frameworks, the manufacturer) says in the instructions that they warrant against product defects for 5 years with proof of purchase. That’s good enough for me. I’d like to meet these folks ... let’s hear it for Athens Georgia, third and last place I saw Jimi Hendrix Live (Second Atlanta Pops concert) ... Rock on, Athens! Made in the USA! You might consider knee pads if not assembled on carpet ... Seven point Five Stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2019
New boilerplate disclaimer being added to all my reviews as of 1/1/20: I do not, nor have I ever received any goods, money, or any other compensation or considerations for any of my reviews.

Added photos 11-8-19 of mine installed. Bed size is Full, 10 inch thick Aveline. As you can see in one photo, there is 2 & 1/2 inches extra length to the frame, nice. Had thought about adding two 1x4 legs (easy drill & screwdriver job) to prevent future sagging, but have realized that, unless this platform is being shared by two 225# plus adults, it would most likely only interfere with storage space underneath. This bed made my room look clean, contemporary and far less cluttered. EXACTLY what I was looking for … I hate headboards, always throw out an arm and bust my knuckles in my sleep, lol. Wasn’t sure how to add this, hope it gets tacked on.

Wow! And double Wow! I am very slow to write reviews … I don’t live on my devices … but I’ve gotten to this review as soon as possible. These people deserve some propers. Be brave, Amazon, and give the people all of this information …

I searched Amazon for days, weeks actually, analyzing constantly with Fakespot and carefully reading all the 1 and 2 star reviews. I’m a senior living on limited income, so things have to last! I wanted a not overpriced, low platform bed to keep my newish, Full 10” memory foam mattress off the floor this winter. I was primarily just looking for a solid “A“ rating, and the least bad reviews. Amazon, bless their peapickin hearts, seem to often let the sponsored items fill the first few pages. I read page after page of legs falling off and mattresses oozing through insufficient supports, until I finally gave up and looked at IKEA. Now, I have not always lived in these United States (not a draft dodger, served 2 years though as a non-combatant), and first resorted to IKEA furnishings about 35 years ago while abroad ... mostly particleboard throwaways, good for kids and frequent movers who abandon their furniture. I thought I had decided on one of their mattress supports, but I couldn’t seem to access the actual reviews on their site, and Google reviews disappointed. I searched half a dozen other furniture sites. Nyet. Nada. Nope. Zip. Back to Amazon, going deeper into the pages, I finally found this bed ... not many reviews, but Straight A’s! About a hundred bucks more than I wanted to spend, but you get the more the more is worth sometimes, so I made the leap and ordered … and the results were more positive than I had hoped for or expected.

I have some woodworking experience, and have friends who earn a living woodworking. It involves much more skill, patience, and investment in time and tools than the average consumer can possibly imagine, just to work a piece of wood into an accurately dimensioned piece of perfectly straight lumber, let alone finish it and shape it for a piece of furniture. I’m telling you this because I live in the Southern US. We lost a furniture manufacturer this year in my region which cost a small town over 3,000 jobs, and I am very pleased to tell you that this bed is made ... very proudly, I’m sure ... in Athens, Georgia USA, with poplar they say is sourced from Virginia. While poplar is more similar to fir than the average hardwood, it grows fast, straight and true in the South. Trees planted when you’re a baby may be harvested in your lifetime while generations of their replacements grow all around them. Poplars are beautiful trees, one if my favorites, but if you have to cut a tree, they are a truly renewable resource.

So the box arrived, about 6 1/2’ tall and a foot around, no problem scooting it on-end to the bedroom. I stood the mattress on it’s long edge, opened the box, spread the parts out and read the directions. I was astonished at the quality of the finish and standards of the fit ... it’s bare wood (and I left it that way for now) with every edge rounded and sanded, every joint clean and a perfect fit. I found three small corner burrs that I polished off with a flat file, didn’t need more. I tried to imagine, as I worked to assemble (with the same style drum-and-bolt connectors used by IKEA and most furniture makers these days) the number of times each piece or wood would have to be handled to reach this state of finish ... a lot of attention and hand work by someone, and appreciated by me. There was some spalting in several pieces, brown to gray to black streaks. (Look up spalting in Wikipedia for beautiful pictures, enjoy the beauty in the wood, and contribute a few bucks to struggling Wikipedia for their fine work.) Ok, in my state of enthusiasm, I did put one of the end pieces, joining a leg piece, on upside-down (not as per instructions), and since it’s a glue peg fitting, it wants to stay together. You won’t do that now that you’ve read this, but if you decide to do it wrong anyway, don’t panic! You don’t have to damage your furniture. This type of joint should be cobbled together by tapping your hammer against a block of wood, or better yet, with a white rubber plumber’s mallet. Tap it back off, and hope a peg doesn’t stick in the wrong spot (only wrong if upside-down). If it does, plier grip and pull straight up and out ... you don’t want any sideways motion to break it off, because then you’ve created a problem. if you hear a cracking sound, back-off, and use a fulcrum to lever straight up. Better yet, think it through decorously over a bit of tea and get it right the first time. The instructions are clear if attended to. If the bed ever squeaks, I may disassemble carefully and apply some glue. I won’t have to worry then because, regardless of which piece the peg stays in, they will be in a correct position for reassembly. I can let the glue dry in one side, tap apart again and glue the sides that stayed in first try. To tell you the truth, I doubt that will ever be a necessity with occasional tightening of the Allen connectors.

I brought my 93-year-young moms over to see the finished product, and she loved it. Seal of approval from a very critical observer and experienced furniture buyer! There are totally sufficient, closely spaced slats to support my mattress. Yes, the legs are on the corners. Stub your toes while making the bed? I’m sure if enough people would be willing to pay for the extra work (probably 75-100 dollars more to make it equally sturdy ... my estimate) I’m sure they’d consider making an inset-leg model. I’m cheap, so I’m just trying to watch where I put my toes. It’s working better every time. Increases consciousness.

And finally ... Amazon may not like this comment: after reading scads of reviews of kegs falling off, I purchased a warranty for about 25 bucks at the time of purchase, sight-unseen , and wish I hadn’t. I’m going to try for a warranty refund. I doubt it will ever be needed for this item, unless you plan on moving frequently and incautiously and love insurance. Also, “kd frames“ (Knockdown Frameworks, the manufacturer) says in the instructions that they warrant against product defects for 5 years with proof of purchase. That’s good enough for me. I’d like to meet these folks ... let’s hear it for Athens Georgia, third and last place I saw Jimi Hendrix Live (Second Atlanta Pops concert) ... Rock on, Athens! Made in the USA! You might consider knee pads if not assembled on carpet ... Seven point Five Stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Seven point Five Stars, Athens!
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2019
New boilerplate disclaimer being added to all my reviews as of 1/1/20: I do not, nor have I ever received any goods, money, or any other compensation or considerations for any of my reviews.

Added photos 11-8-19 of mine installed. Bed size is Full, 10 inch thick Aveline. As you can see in one photo, there is 2 & 1/2 inches extra length to the frame, nice. Had thought about adding two 1x4 legs (easy drill & screwdriver job) to prevent future sagging, but have realized that, unless this platform is being shared by two 225# plus adults, it would most likely only interfere with storage space underneath. This bed made my room look clean, contemporary and far less cluttered. EXACTLY what I was looking for … I hate headboards, always throw out an arm and bust my knuckles in my sleep, lol. Wasn’t sure how to add this, hope it gets tacked on.

Wow! And double Wow! I am very slow to write reviews … I don’t live on my devices … but I’ve gotten to this review as soon as possible. These people deserve some propers. Be brave, Amazon, and give the people all of this information …

I searched Amazon for days, weeks actually, analyzing constantly with Fakespot and carefully reading all the 1 and 2 star reviews. I’m a senior living on limited income, so things have to last! I wanted a not overpriced, low platform bed to keep my newish, Full 10” memory foam mattress off the floor this winter. I was primarily just looking for a solid “A“ rating, and the least bad reviews. Amazon, bless their peapickin hearts, seem to often let the sponsored items fill the first few pages. I read page after page of legs falling off and mattresses oozing through insufficient supports, until I finally gave up and looked at IKEA. Now, I have not always lived in these United States (not a draft dodger, served 2 years though as a non-combatant), and first resorted to IKEA furnishings about 35 years ago while abroad ... mostly particleboard throwaways, good for kids and frequent movers who abandon their furniture. I thought I had decided on one of their mattress supports, but I couldn’t seem to access the actual reviews on their site, and Google reviews disappointed. I searched half a dozen other furniture sites. Nyet. Nada. Nope. Zip. Back to Amazon, going deeper into the pages, I finally found this bed ... not many reviews, but Straight A’s! About a hundred bucks more than I wanted to spend, but you get the more the more is worth sometimes, so I made the leap and ordered … and the results were more positive than I had hoped for or expected.

I have some woodworking experience, and have friends who earn a living woodworking. It involves much more skill, patience, and investment in time and tools than the average consumer can possibly imagine, just to work a piece of wood into an accurately dimensioned piece of perfectly straight lumber, let alone finish it and shape it for a piece of furniture. I’m telling you this because I live in the Southern US. We lost a furniture manufacturer this year in my region which cost a small town over 3,000 jobs, and I am very pleased to tell you that this bed is made ... very proudly, I’m sure ... in Athens, Georgia USA, with poplar they say is sourced from Virginia. While poplar is more similar to fir than the average hardwood, it grows fast, straight and true in the South. Trees planted when you’re a baby may be harvested in your lifetime while generations of their replacements grow all around them. Poplars are beautiful trees, one if my favorites, but if you have to cut a tree, they are a truly renewable resource.

So the box arrived, about 6 1/2’ tall and a foot around, no problem scooting it on-end to the bedroom. I stood the mattress on it’s long edge, opened the box, spread the parts out and read the directions. I was astonished at the quality of the finish and standards of the fit ... it’s bare wood (and I left it that way for now) with every edge rounded and sanded, every joint clean and a perfect fit. I found three small corner burrs that I polished off with a flat file, didn’t need more. I tried to imagine, as I worked to assemble (with the same style drum-and-bolt connectors used by IKEA and most furniture makers these days) the number of times each piece or wood would have to be handled to reach this state of finish ... a lot of attention and hand work by someone, and appreciated by me. There was some spalting in several pieces, brown to gray to black streaks. (Look up spalting in Wikipedia for beautiful pictures, enjoy the beauty in the wood, and contribute a few bucks to struggling Wikipedia for their fine work.) Ok, in my state of enthusiasm, I did put one of the end pieces, joining a leg piece, on upside-down (not as per instructions), and since it’s a glue peg fitting, it wants to stay together. You won’t do that now that you’ve read this, but if you decide to do it wrong anyway, don’t panic! You don’t have to damage your furniture. This type of joint should be cobbled together by tapping your hammer against a block of wood, or better yet, with a white rubber plumber’s mallet. Tap it back off, and hope a peg doesn’t stick in the wrong spot (only wrong if upside-down). If it does, plier grip and pull straight up and out ... you don’t want any sideways motion to break it off, because then you’ve created a problem. if you hear a cracking sound, back-off, and use a fulcrum to lever straight up. Better yet, think it through decorously over a bit of tea and get it right the first time. The instructions are clear if attended to. If the bed ever squeaks, I may disassemble carefully and apply some glue. I won’t have to worry then because, regardless of which piece the peg stays in, they will be in a correct position for reassembly. I can let the glue dry in one side, tap apart again and glue the sides that stayed in first try. To tell you the truth, I doubt that will ever be a necessity with occasional tightening of the Allen connectors.

I brought my 93-year-young moms over to see the finished product, and she loved it. Seal of approval from a very critical observer and experienced furniture buyer! There are totally sufficient, closely spaced slats to support my mattress. Yes, the legs are on the corners. Stub your toes while making the bed? I’m sure if enough people would be willing to pay for the extra work (probably 75-100 dollars more to make it equally sturdy ... my estimate) I’m sure they’d consider making an inset-leg model. I’m cheap, so I’m just trying to watch where I put my toes. It’s working better every time. Increases consciousness.

And finally ... Amazon may not like this comment: after reading scads of reviews of kegs falling off, I purchased a warranty for about 25 bucks at the time of purchase, sight-unseen , and wish I hadn’t. I’m going to try for a warranty refund. I doubt it will ever be needed for this item, unless you plan on moving frequently and incautiously and love insurance. Also, “kd frames“ (Knockdown Frameworks, the manufacturer) says in the instructions that they warrant against product defects for 5 years with proof of purchase. That’s good enough for me. I’d like to meet these folks ... let’s hear it for Athens Georgia, third and last place I saw Jimi Hendrix Live (Second Atlanta Pops concert) ... Rock on, Athens! Made in the USA! You might consider knee pads if not assembled on carpet ... Seven point Five Stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2016
This order exceeded expectations in all three major categories: shipping time, seller responsiveness, and product quality.

I ordered this on October 2, 2016 and received it on October 6, 2016. The estimated ship dates were October 6-12, so I was very pleased with the delivery time.

I contacted the seller prior to receiving the order because when I checked the tracking number on UPS, it was 'voided.' Seller replied very quickly (within 15 minutes, though it was during standard business hours) via email and provided new tracking number.

Now, about the item itself: it is very heavy. I was glad UPS brought it up my front steps. The box is also very tall and narrow and secured with 4 All pieces were plastic wrapped together with tools, hardware, and instructions wedged into the middle of the package. (So don't be like me and freak out when you don't immediately see a packing slip / instructions in the box.) It appears to be very quality hardwood, with very few knots and very consistent coloring throughout the wood. Slats were consistently cut/sized with minimal variation. It took about an hour to put together by myself, but was very easy and made sense. I barely needed to use the instructions. Take care to tighten the screws (head and foot board) and all of the bolts. My boyfriend and I (about 330 pounds combined) tested out the frame by lying on it (PG only, people!) and it held up nicely. No squeaking or unsteadiness. I also have carpet scraps under three corners of the bed to protect the hardwood floor and prevent sliding, but I don't think the frame will move at all.

I bought this frame to upgrade from one of those crappy two-piece metal frames and it was an excellent decision. There's way more clearance under the bed. I was able to get rid of my (very) squeaky foundation and still maintain a higher profile bed due to the frame's height. I thought I would also have to replace my mattress which had an increasingly large valley in the middle. Turns out it a weak center board in the foundation wasn't properly supporting the mattress. Any quality frame would have made my mattress seem like new again, but this is the one I got and I'm really pleased with my purchase.

I'll update in about a month when I re-tighten the screws and bolts, per seller's recommendation.

*UPDATE* - November 22, 2016 - I have not yet re-tightened the screws and bolts but the bed is holding up very well. I thought there was a squeaking noise, but it was actually my floor (ha!). Easily handles 330 pounds of human (well, two humans) during activities.
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