Walker Edison Elodie Urban Industrial Twin Over Twin Metal Bunk Bed, Twin Over Twin, Black

Thanks to all of you who gave assembly tips in your reviews! It helped us to avoid what could have been some big headaches.Here is a summary of the what I learned from others as well as first hand:Be sure to read the instructions before starting to assemble. Other reviewers are SO right, if you are using these as bunk beds, be sure the upper rails with the most holes are facing down. The extra hole is necessary to install the ladder.Many people wrote about how difficult if was to install the little gray tabs which stabilize the bed slats. Please note the tabs are flush on one end and there is a little space above the tab on the other end. The flush end goes next to the rail. We were getting very frustrated trying to snap them in place until my husband noticed the difference. The reviewer who suggested taping or padding channel locks to press the tabs in place has a great idea! (The tape/padding is to protect the outer railing from getting scratched).Another note: Some reviewers stated they bought the same beds from Walmart for less money. The ones Walmart has that are exactly like these are priced the same as Amazon. Walmart does offers a less expensive set that looks very similar to this one. I wonder if the reviewers who said these beds are "shaky and not very stable" bought the less expensive set.This Walker Edison set is VERY sturdy and does not rattle at all! If you check out the Walmart site, you will notice the less expensive set is shown with different bedding than this set on Amazon. Walmart's $199.99 set is pictured with the exact same bedding but I think in a different color.These beds are good quality, very sturdy and the finish is great. I like that the ladder can go on either end. The wrap around upper rail makes it possible to place the long side of this set away from the wall. This makes the process of putting on sheets, etc. much, much easier.Amazon's Prime Free Shipping was wonderful and the beds arrived on the expected date. My only complaint is not with Amazon or the bed manufacturer, but with UPS. They did not bother to ring the doorbell and just left the box in our carport. (We were home all day, too). When my husband started to move the box, the bottom was open and items started falling out! Fortunately, we were able to retrieve everything without any damage to the bed itself and amazingly, nothing was lost in shipping! The hardware is blister packed nicely with letters on the side of the cardboard backing that coordinate with the instructions. Initially, we thought eight of the bedpost end caps were missing because there was only a package of eight when the inventory sheet listed 16. Then, we noticed eight had been installed in the bedposts by the manufacturer.Assembly does take time, but we tend to be a bit methodical. I would recommend these beds to a family member or friend.They really are a great value for the money!

Bought this since it had a high approval rating and wasn't too expensive. Very pleased! Bottom mattress is 9" with a 1-2" pillow top/plush top, and I can sit on the bottom bunk and read to the kids without bumping my head or it being too dark. Ladder rungs hurt my feet if I climb them barefoot, but the kids don't seem to mind, and I'll get used to it. I put a pool noodle on the ladder rungs to see if that would help spread out the load on my feet - that didn't do much. Very sturdy, easy to put together, bed doesn't come up off the floor when climbing the ladder. Just make sure you pay attention to where you're putting the openings to mount the ladder, as other reviewers have said. Black version with black hardware is very good looking. The side rails on top didn't seem like they'd fit, because the holes didn't quite match up, but after getting all the screws in and tightening them all slowly in turn, everything ended up together well and tightened up nicely. No problems with shaking, nice and sturdy. Love the 250 lb weight limit per bed.

Unlike most bunk bed owners, I'm not a parent, but rather a college student sharing a 100-square-foot bedroom with a roommate in an apartment. We found that this was a great way to fit two beds in the cramped space. For $100 each, it was quite affordable. I'm a little unusual in that I only weigh 115 lbs., so even a bed designed for children could support me on the top bunk, but from what I've seen of this bed, it's sturdy enough that a 140- or 150-pound person could occupy the top bunk safely. Unsurprisingly, the frame isn't totally rigid; the joints certainly flex a fair amount when you climb up or turn over. But this is normal for any self-assembled bunk bed that doesn't cost a fortune, and it's never in danger of buckling or tipping.Most of the assembly is quite easy. The parts fit together very well and the instructions are very good. But one of the very last steps involves securing the many metal slats that support the mattresses. This is done with little plastic pieces that have to be popped into place in the hole above the slat. Unfortunately, they are extraordinarily difficult and extremely painful to press into place, and many of the pieces simply do not fit, period. We ended up using a pocketknife to shave a small strip off the bottom of the pieces that wouldn't go in, which at least allowed them to fit - somewhat less securely in many cases - but it was still quite painful to pop them into place. That was a major blemish on an otherwise very smooth assembly process.The hellishness of the plastic pieces is the only reason I'm giving the bed four stars instead of five. Especially for the price, the bed is excellent.