1 stars

[...] The first time it was shipped, the piece was damaged in transit. [...] The replacement arrived and was missing both a manual and several parts. [...]

4 stars

We bought this bed for my 14 year old stepdaughter. It goes perfectly in her room with her bright colors and stark white blinds. It went together easily and looks great! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it is a little too low to the ground. It could use another couple inches on the pedestal. But she seems to be happy with it and so are we!

1 stars

This bed looks nothing like it does in the picture once it is put together. Seems to be cheap materials, and definitely not aesthetically pleasing. When we tried to push it over towards the wall after assembling it, some of the screws started coming out of the top boards. I would NOT recommend this product to anyone.

5 stars

My husband and I put this bed together in 30 minutes flat. The directions were clear, nothing was damaged during shipping, and all of the holes lined up! It looks great, feels great and you can't beat the price. I would highly recommend this bed to others.

2 stars

This item comes in a compact rectangular box but don't be fooled, it's HEAVY! All of the pieces were in the box,all were labeled correctly, and the instructions were in the box. Here are the problems: The screw heads are not that deep and the particle board is dense so you really have to push hard as you turn the screws and even then they don't go all the way in. The trim that borders the bedframe does not cover the edges of the particle board, so the nice neat look you see in the picture is not the one you get. I, luckily, have carpeted floors, and though the platform is almost impossible to push on the carpeting, it's better than ruining wood floors with rough material. Oh, they give you a solution for this, little 5/8 inch squares of felt with peel-off backing to stick on the "wood". I can't see that solution lasting for long...
To complete my project, I will need to borrow a power drill to get the screws all the way in because right now, the trim is wobbling back and forth and with one rollover in bed onto the edging, I can see the half-set screws pulling right out.
For the price, [...] I guess I got what I paid for. When we move to our next apartment, this piece will not be on the truck.
One more thing, Target graciously tells you it's a "paper covering" and that is exactly what it is. The instructions tell you not to put anything with water or ammonia (like Windex) on it, or the "laminate" will bubble up and peel off.

1 stars

Okay, this product is truly awful. The manufacturer failed to include instructions and when I finally got a hold of them they sent them to me in French! Southshore is the brand name and the instructions were so terrible that there was actually a huge miskake with building the platform. It was put together backwards after carefully following the disorganized instructions. Cheap wood, incorrect instructions and I will no longer be purchasing one in white! Definitely do not purchase this, it's worth a little extra money for something with a lot less headache.

5 stars

We got a full size platform frame for our daughter. It shipped fine and assembly went well, but can be a little tricky. So I guess I give the product 5 stars, and the assembly 3 stars, but I think the end result far outweighs the work of putting it together.

You need two people to assemble it, because someone needs to hold the sides together while the other one screws them together. It is very important that you read the instructions first and follow them, of course! Everything needs to line up correctly for all the pieces fit together right. The top boards need to be centered perfectly for the edging to come together properly. But after all this, the effort is worth it, once it's done and in use!

The best part about a platform bed is that you only need a top mattress. It's stylish and when combined with the proper decor, can be used for kids, teens, or adults. We paired it with the white monterey bookcase headboard (see review on that for more details), and they work beautifully together.

Our daughter has been using this for a year now, and it is still as good as new. I think it was a great buy, and I hope you found this review helpful!