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Trim on Headboard Interferes with Bed

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Trim on Headboard Interferes with Bed

Tina from Philadelphia Area

Having read earlier reviews of the Black Sonoma Bed, we were prepared to touch-up the finish and repair lamination issues. NOT SO PREPARED when we pushed the bed up against the bookcase headboard and find out that the bookcase trim interferes with the under-bed storage drawers. We had to pull the bed away from the bookcase so that we could use all the drawers! This left the bookcase less secure against the wall. Our daughter LOVES the bookcase storage and she loves the color and sophisticated look. I would recommend with reservations. Be prepared to make adjustments of your own. Read more

Cute, but not a great product overall.

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Cute, but not a great product overall.

Mom of 2 little boys from Barrington, Illinois

We bought this for our 4 year old son and it looks cute in his room. However, there is a reason this is an inexpensive product. It is difficult to put together...took my husband 4-5 hours and he is EXTREMELY handy. Holes did not line up properly and when he had to pound sections to get them to attach, the veneer breaks through VERY easily. He ended up having to gorilla glue a bunch of sections, because it was so flimsy, we were afraid it would fall apart if our son jumped or climbed on it, which a 4 year old may do, whether we want them to or not. The saving grace is the price and that it IS cute for a little boys room. Lots of room for books and toys, etc... If you do buy this, enjoy it for the now, because it is definitely not a product that will last for years and years. We figure if we get 2 years out of it, then it was worth the money. I can't honestly recommend this product for someone wanting to make an investment in good, long-term furniture. I should have listened to … Read more

Excellent value for money

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Excellent value for money

McKennaO from Central Texas

I purchased the full-sized version of this for my elderly mother about a year ago . She was moving into a retirement community and her queen-sized bed was too big for her new bedroom. I was impressed by the degree to which this headboard pretty much "matched" her existing (and quite expensive) solid maple bedroom set. Very nicely finished. My mother will now be moving back with us, and has decided she wants to further down-size, to a twin, which I'll be purchasing today. The original full-sized will go to the guestroom. All in all, a very good value, sturdy and stable. Assembly was easy, and the only problem I encountered was my fifteen year old's overly enthusiastic use of a power tool, which was certainly NOT CSN's fault. Even so, the screws held their own and did not strip, for which I will be eternally grateful. In fact, if memory serves, the screws are solid brass, a nice surprise on something in this price range. Read more

GREAT piece of furniture - GREAT value!

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:00:01 GMT

GREAT piece of furniture - GREAT value!

Bobbie from Grants Pass, Oregon

I moved into a VERY small apartment. I found the Prepac line and ordered the queen bed frame with the drawers under it... that came and worked so well, I ordered the bookcase/storage unit to go over an existing desk. That worked very well too, so I got the headboard.[...]The instructions were clear and easy to follow for anyone that has ever put together furniture before... all went together very nicely and looks great - especially for the price!Order up... you won't be disappointed! Read more

Not the best!

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Not the best!

Just a Mom from Cincinnati, Ohio

Was disappointed with the quality of the headboard. I understood that this was a "veneer" product, however, pieces arrived scratched, holes were not all drilled to correct size, and the wood and veneer split when inserting pins. The shelves had excess veneer that was peeling off from the wood. After many "glue spots" and shims, the headboard looks decent enough for my child's room. I guess you get what you pay for. I have ordered these types of furniture pieces before (self assemble) and have been pleased with the outcome. Sonoma obviously needs to improve their workmanship. Read more