Well let’s just start off shall we? I’m a captain, not an engineer, but I spent a lot of time learning all principles of my ship. I’ve built my fair share of IKEA engines, so I’m no spring chicken. I decided to add this bed as quarters are getting a little small. Make sure to schedule yourself at least three hours to put together if you are doing it alone. Mostly
Because each individual piece is wrapped in plastic! Also make sure your neighbors are out. Each piece chimes like a giant wind chime every time it strikes something. Now, for putting it together…The screws are difficult to work into the metal. Using a drill wound up stripping the first few screws. The manufacturer could have made these thumb screws, but instead opted for rounded top screws, so make sure you are deft of hand. The Allen wrenches provided are also slightly too long, so if you’re thinking you’ll be able to simply twist them around until the screw is tight, you’ve got another thing coming! Finally after several hours, I was able to get this up by myself. Overall, this was very difficult in the physical aspect of things. If the pieces were a little smarter, I think it could have gone together quickly.
Let’s talk storage. I got this initially because I’m headed back to the academy for further study. My quarters were too small to accommodate a second desk space, and this makes it possible.
Now let’s talk who should buy this. If you are an adult purchasing for a child, this bed comes with brackets to attach to the wall. The bed DOES wiggle slightly when getting into it, even pressed flush against the wall. I have opted not to bracket, as I may change my mind where I want the bed later. I don’t think it would tip over though, so no real need to bracket other than holding the bed perfectly still. If you’re an adult buying this for small spaces, I would recommend headboard bumpers for the uh, shore leave activities. Again, this bed doesn’t sit flush with the wall, so it moves around a bit. So far, nothing is squeaky.
I’m also around 5’2” and my head runs directly into the bunk. I have to crouch down a little, but when sitting in the bed I don’t slam my head into the ceiling. A good compromise, I think.
When thinking about this bed, also consider your level of how much you care about a perfectly made bed! Having those tight corners looks great, but this bed and its railing are very tight on a full mattress. I would not expect a child to be able to make this bed, and even more so trying to tuck the corners in every morning would be painful on your fingers.
I’ve had the bed for a day now, and while I’m not in love with it, I would say this bed is a great solution for small spaces. Suggestions to make it better: add wingnut screws for easier turning, don’t wrap everything in plastic, second back support bar to keep bed from wiggling, and think of something else to add to the bed other than a bracket to secure it to keep from wiggling.
Happy building!
This bed…you either need it or you don’t
Well let’s just start off shall we? I’m a captain, not an engineer, but I spent a lot of time learning all principles of my ship. I’ve built my fair share of IKEA engines, so I’m no spring chicken. I decided to add this bed as quarters are getting a little small. Make sure to schedule yourself at least three hours to put together if you are doing it alone. Mostly Because each individual piece is wrapped in plastic! Also make sure your neighbors are out. Each piece chimes like a giant wind chime every time it strikes something. Now, for putting it together…The screws are difficult to work into the metal. Using a drill wound up stripping the first few screws. The manufacturer could have made these thumb screws, but instead opted for rounded top screws, so make sure you are deft of hand. The Allen wrenches provided are also slightly too long, so if you’re thinking you’ll be able to simply twist them around until the screw is tight, you’ve got another thing coming! Finally after several hours, I was able to get this up by myself. Overall, this was very difficult in the physical aspect of things. If the pieces were a little smarter, I think it could have gone together quickly. Let’s talk storage. I got this initially because I’m headed back to the academy for further study. My quarters were too small to accommodate a second desk space, and this makes it possible. Now let’s talk who should buy this. If you are an adult purchasing for a child, this bed comes with brackets to attach to the wall. The bed DOES wiggle slightly when getting into it, even pressed flush against the wall. I have opted not to bracket, as I may change my mind where I want the bed later. I don’t think it would tip over though, so no real need to bracket other than holding the bed perfectly still. If you’re an adult buying this for small spaces, I would recommend headboard bumpers for the uh, shore leave activities. Again, this bed doesn’t sit flush with the wall, so it moves around a bit. So far, nothing is squeaky. I’m also around 5’2” and my head runs directly into the bunk. I have to crouch down a little, but when sitting in the bed I don’t slam my head into the ceiling. A good compromise, I think. When thinking about this bed, also consider your level of how much you care about a perfectly made bed! Having those tight corners looks great, but this bed and its railing are very tight on a full mattress. I would not expect a child to be able to make this bed, and even more so trying to tuck the corners in every morning would be painful on your fingers. I’ve had the bed for a day now, and while I’m not in love with it, I would say this bed is a great solution for small spaces. Suggestions to make it better: add wingnut screws for easier turning, don’t wrap everything in plastic, second back support bar to keep bed from wiggling, and think of something else to add to the bed other than a bracket to secure it to keep from wiggling. Happy building!