Platform bed help

BMW F22 · 02-22-2011, 12:51 AM

Hello everyone,

I've been looking at platform beds but haven't been able to find a good one at a decent price. I found some South Shore ones that are cheap but have bad/decent reviews. The other ones are much, much more expensive.

Can you guys recommend some that are nice around $300 or so? I don't care what brand as long as it's of good quality and is functional. Thank you!

PS- I checked out some beds at Ikea but didn't find anything I like. There were only 1 or 2 that I thought were decent (really simple looking).

JayKay335i · 02-22-2011, 01:04 AM

I have one of those simple malm beds from ikea. Works fine. And the side drawer thing that attaches to the headboard is pretty clutch.

jlstyle · 02-22-2011, 09:25 AM

Around $300?
Malm from Ikea would be the best bet.
You need to go up to $800+ to see some hardwood platform best in nice styles.

Feyd · 02-22-2011, 09:34 AM

Am I the only one who hates platform beds?

Maybe it's just because I'm tall, but I don't like hitting my chin with my knee when I get up to take a piss in the middle of the night.

And yeah, for 3 bills you won't get much pased IKEA I'm afraid.

radix · 02-22-2011, 09:46 AM

The classic adage is that you never go cheap on on your bed or your shoes, because you're going to spend most of your time in either one or the other. Find what you want, then buy something of good quality that will last. Just something to consider.

NYCGP · 02-22-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by radix

The classic adage is that you never go cheap on on your bed or your shoes, because you're going to spend most of your time in either one or the other. Find what you want, then buy something of good quality that will last. Just something to consider.

This is very sound advice. Unless, that is, you don't plan on owning the bed frame for the long term.

Dre01SS · 02-22-2011, 10:12 AM

I picked up the IKEA Malm and nightstands for both sides about a month ago. It has been surprisingly sturdy so far. Not bad at all for ~$350 for everything.

JayKay335i · 02-22-2011, 10:27 AM

There isn't much too the malm frame. Just 4 sides that bolt together and some slats in the middle. I had one last through college and then I moved it back to the parents house for an extra bedroom. Lasted 3 moves and still going strong after 5+ years. Bought another one when I moved out west.

The only suggestion I have is to make sure you put that little metal x under the slats. Otherwise during some vigorous in bed exercise the slats may rotate and you just might wind up falling through the bed or getting tossed.

radix · 02-22-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dre01SS

I picked up the IKEA Malm and nightstands for both sides about a month ago. It has been surprisingly sturdy so far. Not bad at all for ~$350 for everything.

As long as it's sturdy. I should have been clear, by cheap I meant flimsy, not necessarily inexpensive. If it will last and is comfortable, it could come from the alley for all I care.

solefald · 02-22-2011, 10:50 AM

a bunch of these.

BMW F22 · 02-22-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jlstyle

Around $300?
Malm from Ikea would be the best bet.
You need to go up to $800+ to see some hardwood platform best in nice styles.

Yeah I've been looking around but like you said the good looking ones are expensive. The ones at Ikea are not bad but I would like for them to be more stylish.

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Originally Posted by radix

The classic adage is that you never go cheap on on your bed or your shoes, because you're going to spend most of your time in either one or the other. Find what you want, then buy something of good quality that will last. Just something to consider.

That's true. Then again I don't plan on keep the bed forever. I have a budget because I'm also looking to buy a new mattress. I don't wanna have to shell out $800-1000 for a frame if I don't need to you know? As long as it's somewhat stylish and is sturdy I'm cool with it.

Shorting · 02-22-2011, 11:34 PM

craigslist has some good stuff. i bought a new bed for $250 used it for a couple months ago and once i was "finished with it" i gave it away

BMW F22 · 02-22-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorting

craigslist has some good stuff. i bought a new bed for $250 used it for a couple months ago and once i was "finished with it" i gave it away

I don't know...buying a used bed is a little weird to me. Thanks for the suggestion though!

Shorting · 02-22-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

I don't know...buying a used bed is a little weird to me. Thanks for the suggestion though!

nooo they sell new ones i got a queen for 250 with a pillow top.

it was good. the only thing that sucked was the box spring, the fucking think broke after having sex on it like twice

BMW F22 · 02-22-2011, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorting

nooo they sell new ones i got a queen for 250 with a pillow top.

it was good. the only thing that sucked was the box spring, the fucking think broke after having sex on it like twice

Lol! I think I'm just gonna go with the Malm on from Ikea. A buddy got one for his gf and he said it's sturdy (

).

Inspired · 02-23-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jlstyle

Around $300?
Malm from Ikea would be the best bet.
You need to go up to $800+ to see some hardwood platform best in nice styles.

I have it.. pretty shitty IMO..

JayKay335i · 02-23-2011, 01:56 AM

Whats to be shitty? Its literally just 3 sides and a headboard.

Shorting · 02-23-2011, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

Lol! I think I'm just gonna go with the Malm on from Ikea. A buddy got one for his gf and he said it's sturdy (

).

nice, that is always one of the good qualities all bed goers should always look for is strength and reliability.

See my mistake was i didnt get the extended warranty when i purchased my new bed.

JayKay335i · 02-23-2011, 02:04 AM

Malm beds survive 3somes....

Actually I remember when I was moving away for college and shopping for furniture I was looking at the malm in a double. I'll never forget my father saying "Get the queen, you'll never fit 2 girls at once in that double". Epic words from a wise man.

Shorting · 02-23-2011, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JayKay335i

Malm beds survive 3somes....

Actually I remember when I was moving away for college and shopping for furniture I was looking at the malm in a double. I'll never forget my father saying "Get the queen, you'll never fit 2 girls at once in that double". Epic words from a wise man.

that is well said. So many could live great lives with those words

Dre01SS · 02-23-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo335

I have it.. pretty shitty IMO..

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Originally Posted by JayKay335i

Whats to be shitty? Its literally just 3 sides and a headboard.

+1 - Did you not put it together right? lol
Mine with both nightstands attached to the sides doesn't move at all. It gets plenty of activity but its not always limited to the bed anyways

Spool · 02-23-2011, 08:26 AM

This is what i have...

it'll cost 1500 to buy...but i build it using this exact scale and wrapped the wood with padded leather

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