DHP Dakota Bed with Storage Black PU King

Decent bed happy with the purchase

I had been looking for a reasonably priced platform bed that offered under-bed storage. Thankfully, this was am even bigger surprise. The bed itself is well constructed and sturdy, plus the amount of storage you get is deceptively impressive.The assembly instructions state that two people are recommended to put it together, but it can easily be done solo **IF** you do one thing the instruction book fails to tell you. I’ll mention that in a few moments.Number one: you would be well served to have an open space in an adjacent room, to lay down the shipping box. At 140 lbs, it’s heavy. Place it upside down, then cut the edges of the packing tape with a pair of scissors (don’t use a utility knife - you risk waywardly slicing parts located in the box.)Once open, there’s a lot of styrofoam packed around the parts. Have a trash bag handy to discard the styro, as it can get messy if you’re not careful. Carefully stack and prop your parts and hardware in the area you will be placing the bed. You’ll want ample working room there, too.Follow the instructions TO THE LETTER. They’re easy to understand, and the illustrations and exploded views are spot-on... EXCEPT for the side rails that go from the headboard to the center support. Whether you’re assembling solo or with assistance of a second person, DO NOT fully attach the full length side rails to the center rail before attaching to the headboard. Attach the side rails to the headboard, with it (headboard) flat on the floor first, *then* attach the side rails to the center support, the bottom rails to the footboard, and *THEN* tighten all the screws.*On a side note, the only tool you have and need is included on the parts blister sheet: an everyday 10mm hex key (allen wrench). It really is *that* simple, from a tool standpoint.*Once you finish that single change to the instructions, everything else is 100% straightforward and foolproof.The under-bed storage is deceptively deep and quite large, with the four drawers nearly splitting the entire underside platform into quadrants, providing ample storage area. Also, my advice would be to use the drawers for nothing but cloth/clothing items (whether bed linens, socks, intimate wear, t-shirts, shorts, and the like.) Each drawer is listed at 40 pounds capacity, but I doubt that thoughtfully placed items will ever challenge those maximums.One thing I will check on, by reaching out to the manufacturer, then update once I get clarification, is the weight limits for the bed. The instructions mention a weight limit of 500 lbs, but fail to clarify if that takes the mattress weight into account. (I say that because my mattress weighs around 85-90 lbs, and I am 6’2” and 240).. once I have that, I’ll add it to the Q&A for the product.Overall, this is a well-constructed, sturdy bed for the money. I would absolutely recommend it, if you’re looking fir a stylish, space saving bedroom storage centerpiece. You won’t be disappointed.**EDIT/UPDATE**The 500 lb weight limit is a recommendation. Customer service said excluding the average mattress weight (100 lb) is reasonable, so long as care is taken not to lunge or jump onto the bed, as the slats beneath are still wood.

1) Assembly: Very easy to assemble. It comes with a manual (picture uploaded) and all parts and screws properly numbered, even comes with extra screws in case you lose any (picture uploaded). I put the Queen sized bed together all by myself and it took me a few hours (and I'm a short female who doesn't lift a lot of weight).- Recommendations: If you have an extra pair of helping hands it'll definitely be a lot faster and easier. If you do it yourself, unless you're great at lifting up and moving heavy items, I recommend you build the frame on its final location like I did if you have enough room (: otherwise it's probably very difficult to move on your own!2) Appearance and exterior material: Both the faux leather and the color make it look gorgeous and elegant. If you have a thicker mattress and you're worried about how your headboard will look, I have a Purple 3 mattress and I feel like I have sufficient headboard space after placing the mattress (picture 2 is of my headboard, so you can use this as a reference of how it'll look).- The material also feels nice to the touch and it's easy to wipe/clean. For oily smudges (caused by hand creams, lotions...), I recommend using dryer sheets... they work perfectly!3) Storage and drawers: it has tons of storage space in the drawers. The bottom/inner sides of the drawers are not made of the same material as the rest, instead it's like a thick clear plastic but the drawers are reinforced on the bottom/center and edges with a cross-shaped metal and rectangular bars respectively (picture 3 uploaded for reference). This makes them lightweight and easier to move in and out.- Although I haven't had any issues yet, I wouldn't necessarily put a lot of small heavy items on top of the plastic. They also come with a warning to avoid sharp objects (for obvious reasons). Last, when you're pulling the drawers or pushing them back in, they move to the sides a bit as there's nothing on the sides to align or lock them in place.. The way to secure them, prevent them from opening and keeping them in place is by inserting a screw/pin into a slot (I point at each one of them on two of my pictures, 3 and 4). After doing this, the drawers fit perfectly flush though (1 and 5 pictures show this too). Although the pin system works great, it's not as convenient depending on how you make your bed and etc.4) Sturdiness: apart from the drawers' inner material, the bed slats looked and felt a bit flimsy and this worried me a bit, especially after reading some reviews. But my mattress is quite heavy and I have slept on the bed for a few months and haven't had any issues at all.- Granted, I sleep alone (no pets), I'm on the shorter side (4'11") and I'm not overweight.Bottom line, I absolutely love this bed and so far I think it's great for the price. I hope my review helps you make an informed decision (: I'll update my review if anything changes.

We have been looking around for a good bed, we had a pretty old one and we needed a new one. we could not find anything that we liked. The wife ended up going to Amazon and found this, we ordered it and got it a day early. Here is what I have seen only been a few says and will update if needed.Shipping:Bed came in a box that I thought for sure was going to be missing items. I figured the bed was going to be at minimum two boxes. Just one, however in that box everything is made to fit perfectly and is protected. Great work by the company.Build:At first glance taking everything out of the box, you do not see how this is going to be. I did not think it was going to be good. everything is made out of compressed wood. (the norm) the headboard and end have a faux leather that feels good. Same thing with the four drawers. I can say that after the bed is built it feels real sturdy, does not move or feel cheap. I think the slats make the bed real sturdy the mattress helps with that too. (we have purple mattress)Do not be scared/alarmed when you take this out and feel like it is not sturdy once built you will see it is.Storage:This bed comes with 4 drawers placed on each side. Two and two, the build is not quite what I like, its made from plastic. This is why I took out two stars for sturdy. I think if these would be made of wood and made to attach with rails it would have made the bed feel crazy good. Not sure how well they will hold over time. I will be using mine for sox and undergarments. Not sure it can hold more than that.Ease of assembly:I saw a lot of reviews that stated the assembly and instructions are not great or bad. I felt like it was super easy to follow. If you can read and understand basic instructions then you will be fine. I did use my own L wrench. I have longer ones that are easier to use.Value for the money:Yeah for the money this is a great bed frame with drawers. So far it is doing its job hold me 195lb dude and 150lb lady. Both feel great and have noticed that we sleep better not sure if the slats are doing anything different. The quality is really good, the only downside mentioned above is the drawers, I wish they would be made of a different material.Dont hesitate to get the bed, I really thing that it is a value for what you are getting.

We are enjoying it

This was our 7th piece of furniture from this company, so I was expecting an above normal level of quality, as the previous items were all excellent, and most are still in our home.Upon opening the package and unloading, I could feel how each piece was well-made.The instructions were clear & straight forward, and tools & bolts were marked, so no confusion there.But, I was very surprised how easily all the different pieces fit together.Usually, there are a couple of pieces that take a certain amount of effort, but not this upholstered bed.All in all, I have to give this bed a 10, as we have been using it for over 7 weeks.It looks great and the storage drawers underneath are a huge bonus.I'll be checking other products this company has available . . .