I really do love this bed frame! I assembled it myself and took less than 1.5 hours. I am in my early 60's and just needed help from my nephew to carry it to a place I can open and assemble it in. The wood I chose is gorgeous!

What I did first was look over the instructions, took the pieces out of the box (so I can inspect and organize them) and set them up so each type of part was together and I labeled them using painter's tape which was easy to peel off and not damage the pieces. I did this for all the pets including the bolts, etc. I can attest that this made setting up a lot easier and quicker. I didn't put the footboard in since my tatami mat was too long for it. I asked a family member to help me turn it over right side up once I was done. Definitely have another person do this and follow the instructions on where to hold the bed so you don't damage it - I can see it getting damaged if you don't follow the instructions.

The result was and is beautiful! Very sturdy, no creaking and I set it up to the highest level. I put a tatami mat over it then a made in Japan futon on top of that. I am using a full flat cotton bedsheet folded in half on top of the futon and it stays in place. My back doesn't hurt and it's really so comfortable. I don't feel the slats at all when I'm sleeping on it. It's nice that the slats are also close together and wide also - that helps with stability and sturdiness.

I would have given it 4.5 stars (no option), and the only reason for the 4 stars is the damaged part. It was the only piece damaged and was a piece that was on the bottom so you can't really see it. However, that part should not have been packed for shipping since it's so obvious that it's damaged especially for the price I paid for it. I also didn't want to wait for a replacement piece since I needed to set up the bed so I have a more comfortable one to sleep on, so for me it wasn't an issue.

If you are on the fence about getting it, don't hesitate. I waited about 2 months and kept looking at it, reading reviews and hesitating since it's not returnable, but finally decided to get it. I have no remorse over purchasing it, as a matter of fact, I am so happy that I bought it!

I had another platform bed frame before for my $3000 TP mattress but the slats were spaced too far apart and they were super cheap causing me to wake up with a stiff lower back because it was sinking. This platform bed frame has gotten me a good nights rest every night since I got it.

I did much research before changing my entire sleeping lifestyle from using western mattress & bed frame, to now a Japanese style bedding set. I have slept so wonderfully since buying this product!

For so long I had terrible sleeping patterns and never having a fitful rest, my mattress was very old and worn, sinking to the middle from usage so I had zero posture support, would wake up tossing & turning never finding the right position to fall back asleep to, and back pain upon waking up.

Since buying the 3 combo of wood frame, tatami mat, and futon (ALL TWIN SIZE), my sleep is very comfortable, even for a side sleeper such as myself! I was wary of that very problem I may face before making my decision, but the firmness is just what I needed! I only used a thick blanket I already had and used a fitted sheet to keep it in place to give it just a little bit of softness, but other than that, I sleep very well.

Emoor is a great brand to try and have amazing customer service, just be aware of the different timezones in case a reply is prolonged, but they are very good at resolving any issues you may have with the products bought.

I have also bought the Japanese tatami straw mat to go along with the frame to give my back support and to prevent putting direct weight on the pine wood slats themselves, including their Shikubuton mattress.

All 3 items amounted to around 610 after taxes/shipping, which IMO is much more affordable and valuable for my wallet than buying a thousand dollar standard mattress SEPARATE from the accomanying frame which costs just as much, somtimes more.

~~FEW IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER~~
While the frame is very easy to assemble, PLEASE read the warnings and instructions carefully! Do NOT place weight directly on the slats even when it is complete. I weight around 130lbs, and even if you weigh lightly. I highly recommend buying the foldable tatami mat to insulate the weight placed on the wooden frame. The maximum limit is 440lbs as stated on the manual.

Make sure that there are SIX legs attached to the bottom of the frame BEFORE turning it over, especially the legs that support the MIDDLE of the frame as it is the point of breakage should it be assembled the wrong way.

NEVER skip a step on the assembly, and NEVER jump or throw yourself on the frame, even if it is wood, it's not a metal frame and should be handled with extra care when moving it around.

If there is no one to assist you, gently lift the frame by the head/foot ends rather than the long ends and slowly shift it from side to side so that the middle portion stays in tact and you are not straining yourself to place it in different positions of your room. This is solid pine wood, it is heavy, so please be careful not to drop it from constant maneuvering.

That's about all I have to say about this wonderful product; nothing out of place/missing pieces, or cheap wood materials, comes in a single box with everything included.
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I considered buying an actual folding futon frame, then a platform frame with storage, then a day bed frame, to even a couch that extends into a bed, but I am so glad I found this brand and settled on making this purchase.

Just do your research and see if this is right for your sleeping style, you won't be disappinted!

I love it. It looks really nice and all pieces fit together nicely. The only reason I give 4 stars because the corners are very sharp and can give you bruise if you are accidentally hit it.

The wood on these tatami frames is beautiful. It looks like just pine but the finish is so pretty I hated to cover it with the mattress. I bough two of these to function as a sectional daybed/sofa and they worked perfectly. My mattress was 1.5" shorter than the frame but I just cut 1 1/2" off each end and it worked. They were very easy to put together and the instructions were good. I highly recommend these frames