King-Sized Bed Frame Reddit Comments Summary

Custom Bed Frame

• Positive Comments:
  • "It’s amazing."
  • "One of the most beautiful things I have ever seen."
  • "That is beautiful!"
  • "Stunning."
• Materials: Walnut wood was used for the frame.
• Pros:
  • Beautiful design with retro clean 60s lines.
  • Very talented work.
• Cons:
  • Some concerns about the strength of the end grain in castle joints.
• Questions:
  • Requests for cut lists and plans.
  • Inquiries about the attachment of headboards.

IKEA Bed Frames

• IKEA Models Mentioned:
  • BRIMNES
  • MALM
  • NORDLI
  • SONGESAND
• Pros:
  • Offers good storage space, especially the BRIMNES.
  • NORDLI is stable and quiet.
• Cons:
  • MALM model became creaky and unstable over time.
  • Difficulty in disassembling and assembling.
• Tips:
  • Avoid the BRIMNES with headboard for easier moving.
  • Use box springs instead of slats for stability.
  • Use sticky felt gliders for noise reduction.
• Recommendations:
  • NORDLI: Good choice for stability.
  • IDANAS: Taller option with good storage.
• Advice:
  • Use a POZIDRIV screwdriver for assembly.

Thuma Bed Frame

• Positive Comments:
  • "I love my new TUFJORD."
• Questions:
  • Inquiry about using box springs with the frame.

DIY Bed Building

• General Tips:
  • Consider reinforcing castle joints for durability.
• Cost Estimation Questions:
  • Queries about estimated project costs.
• Assembly Queries:
  • Questions on how to build rear legs and attach headboards.

General Advice

• Recommendations:
  • Suggestions for strengthening joints with cross-grain inlays.
• Warnings:
  • Caution about unsupported end grain sections.
• Construction:
  • Building strategy inquiries for headboard posts.