Update at the bottom
I put this bed up last weekend for my 8 year old. I highly suggest for anyone who purchases this to leave it where the delivery person has dropped the boxes and just take it piece by piece to the room where its going to be put together. It comes in three (very heavy) numbered boxes and you should assemble box 1 before moving to box 2 and box 3. It took me roughly 10 hours to put together by myself. I did need a drill as there were no predrilled holes for the ladder and I also had to buy new drawer slides for the desk drawer as one broke. I also found the instructions kind of difficult as none of the screws and bolts are labled in packaging and the assembly diagrams also caused some confusion. That was probably the most frustrating part of the assembly.
Now, on to the pros and cons of this bed.
Pros-there is actually a lot of storage. The dresser drawers are bigger than I expected. The sliding desk draw is an added plus. The open shelf and the bookshelf on the opposite side are awesome. My biggest worry when purchasing this bed was that there wouldnt be enough storage and I was surpringly wrong. We couldnt even fill all of the storage areas. My daughter absolutely loves the bed and loves the hiding area underneath. I also didnt realize it came with an LED strip light, but she enjoys using it when she is camping out underneath the bed. The bed area is also really deep compared to other loft and bunk bed we have had. We have a 6 in. spring mattress now, but the bed can definitely accommodate a thicker mattress safely. The hiding area underneath is pretty spacious for a child too.
Cons- as I said previously, the sliding hardware for the desk drawer broke while I was assembling it and had to go to the hardware store for replacements. The hardware that comes has a mechanism that locks the drawer, so it stays in place when it is out. Thats great in theory, but since even I had trouble with it (and it ultimately broke) I can imagine it would be even more difficult for a child to figure out. The backing for the dresser and wardrobe is foldable cardboard that you have to nail down, which is my least favorite thing about the loft bed. I think it is still pretty flimsy, even with all the nails in. The storage cube area next to the desk is also too small for the standard sized baskets that you find in store. It wasnt a huge deal, but it made finding two extra baskets a bit more difficult. There was also a small amount of damage on different pieces of the bed, but most of it ended up being hidden away with assembly. I did not expect it to be 100% damage free given how big and heavy the boxes were.
Although there is a lot of things that I love about this loft bed, I still question if it is worth the price we paid. I dont think I can answer that only a week later, so I will say that its a solid 4 stars for now.
As expected, the cardboard panelling behind the dresser and wardrobe lasted maybe a month. Were replacing it with a sturdy piece of panelling from the hardware store. Daughter has lost a couple of books, toys, and socks in her bed as theyve fallen between the mattress and side walls. I kind of hate how deep the bed area is for that reason and its a PITA to change bed sheets.
The bed as a whole is still together and holding up.
I bought both the headboard and bed over a year ago when we moved into a house since we didnt have enough room for a bed and a dresser in our bedroom. Happy to say they are both holding up great. I also bought 2 matching nightstands. Took me and one other person about 5 hours total to put the whole thing together. I didnt add any additional support as others suggested but I have found I didnt need any additional support brackets. I havent had to move the bed so I cant say if it will hold up in a move but its perfect for us.
I absolutely LOVE this bedframe. I had purchased all of the extra support materials suggested but, in the end, I didnt need them at all. A friend of mine actually put this together for me and his only complaint are the directions. Doing steps 5 and 6 before 3 and 4 (example) worked was easier to do and made more sense than actually following the directions to a tee.
I also purchased the matching bookcase headboard and as per other reviews, the pictures are deceiving and they do not fit together and the gap between the frame and headboard. That was easily fixed with some extra pillows, which also solved the squeakiness and any other noise made from them hitting each other. Once I put my mattress (King Linenspa Get Mattress) on the frame, I had no problems with slants moving. I waited about a month before I decided to write a review to see if any problems came up and there have been none. The drawers are fairly deep and I can store easily 3 sets to king size sheets and pillowcases per drawer.
I am extremely pleased with both the Sonoma bedframe and headboard that I plan on buying the matching nightstands and dresser in the near future.
Very nice and sturdy bed. Easy to assemble only took us less than an hour to put it together. It arrived earlier than expected I would recommend it to anyone
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Good frame for the money
Easy to build. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. The support rails are kind of warped but they do the job.
Loft bed with tons of storage
Update at the bottom I put this bed up last weekend for my 8 year old. I highly suggest for anyone who purchases this to leave it where the delivery person has dropped the boxes and just take it piece by piece to the room where its going to be put together. It comes in three (very heavy) numbered boxes and you should assemble box 1 before moving to box 2 and box 3. It took me roughly 10 hours to put together by myself. I did need a drill as there were no predrilled holes for the ladder and I also had to buy new drawer slides for the desk drawer as one broke. I also found the instructions kind of difficult as none of the screws and bolts are labled in packaging and the assembly diagrams also caused some confusion. That was probably the most frustrating part of the assembly. Now, on to the pros and cons of this bed. Pros-there is actually a lot of storage. The dresser drawers are bigger than I expected. The sliding desk draw is an added plus. The open shelf and the bookshelf on the opposite side are awesome. My biggest worry when purchasing this bed was that there wouldnt be enough storage and I was surpringly wrong. We couldnt even fill all of the storage areas. My daughter absolutely loves the bed and loves the hiding area underneath. I also didnt realize it came with an LED strip light, but she enjoys using it when she is camping out underneath the bed. The bed area is also really deep compared to other loft and bunk bed we have had. We have a 6 in. spring mattress now, but the bed can definitely accommodate a thicker mattress safely. The hiding area underneath is pretty spacious for a child too. Cons- as I said previously, the sliding hardware for the desk drawer broke while I was assembling it and had to go to the hardware store for replacements. The hardware that comes has a mechanism that locks the drawer, so it stays in place when it is out. Thats great in theory, but since even I had trouble with it (and it ultimately broke) I can imagine it would be even more difficult for a child to figure out. The backing for the dresser and wardrobe is foldable cardboard that you have to nail down, which is my least favorite thing about the loft bed. I think it is still pretty flimsy, even with all the nails in. The storage cube area next to the desk is also too small for the standard sized baskets that you find in store. It wasnt a huge deal, but it made finding two extra baskets a bit more difficult. There was also a small amount of damage on different pieces of the bed, but most of it ended up being hidden away with assembly. I did not expect it to be 100% damage free given how big and heavy the boxes were. Although there is a lot of things that I love about this loft bed, I still question if it is worth the price we paid. I dont think I can answer that only a week later, so I will say that its a solid 4 stars for now. As expected, the cardboard panelling behind the dresser and wardrobe lasted maybe a month. Were replacing it with a sturdy piece of panelling from the hardware store. Daughter has lost a couple of books, toys, and socks in her bed as theyve fallen between the mattress and side walls. I kind of hate how deep the bed area is for that reason and its a PITA to change bed sheets. The bed as a whole is still together and holding up.
Love them both!
I bought both the headboard and bed over a year ago when we moved into a house since we didnt have enough room for a bed and a dresser in our bedroom. Happy to say they are both holding up great. I also bought 2 matching nightstands. Took me and one other person about 5 hours total to put the whole thing together. I didnt add any additional support as others suggested but I have found I didnt need any additional support brackets. I havent had to move the bed so I cant say if it will hold up in a move but its perfect for us.
Great Looking Frame and Headboard for the Price
I absolutely LOVE this bedframe. I had purchased all of the extra support materials suggested but, in the end, I didnt need them at all. A friend of mine actually put this together for me and his only complaint are the directions. Doing steps 5 and 6 before 3 and 4 (example) worked was easier to do and made more sense than actually following the directions to a tee. I also purchased the matching bookcase headboard and as per other reviews, the pictures are deceiving and they do not fit together and the gap between the frame and headboard. That was easily fixed with some extra pillows, which also solved the squeakiness and any other noise made from them hitting each other. Once I put my mattress (King Linenspa Get Mattress) on the frame, I had no problems with slants moving. I waited about a month before I decided to write a review to see if any problems came up and there have been none. The drawers are fairly deep and I can store easily 3 sets to king size sheets and pillowcases per drawer. I am extremely pleased with both the Sonoma bedframe and headboard that I plan on buying the matching nightstands and dresser in the near future.
Nice and sturdy
Very nice and sturdy bed. Easy to assemble only took us less than an hour to put it together. It arrived earlier than expected I would recommend it to anyone
Good for the price
I like the size and that it holds my mattress, at this point I dont have anything that I dislike
Good bed for the price.
This bed was everything I needed for my tiny bedroom. It gave us a lot more walking space.
Great purchase!
We bought 2 of these beds for our teen daugters that wanted something more modern looking. They love them and we are very pleased with the quality!
Good bed, hard to build
Very hard to put together, and you will use every single piece, but once its together its a great bed.
Good quality - reasonable price
Yes this is expensive, but I didnt pay all kinds of ridiculous shipping and I didnt have to deal with people. I like it, good quality
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