Sunday, February 1, 2015
Queen Size Platform Bed in Espresso Bycast Leather
It is soft on all edges, with quality craftsmanship. It is a sturdy build. I would recommend two people to assemble to help the dowels meet up at each corner. Another tip do not completely screw in the corner brackets until all pieces are connected it will save you time for adjusting to ensure all angles meet 90 degrees. The bed also comes in several large and heavy boxes, although in very good condition.
The headboard pieces are very sturdy as well, with two heavy metal brackets slotting into the side of the bedframe/mattress. It slots in on any side of the bed, and supports a substantial amount of weight if you're leaning against it to read a book or watch TV.
You can use a box spring in this frame, although, the mattress alone is more attractive.
The color on the pictures looks more like a chocolate brown it's actually really dark espresso as the name suggests.
I'm contemplating purchasing the white version for a guest room. The feet of this bed are well tucked beneath the soft edges, so those of you who are clumsy will LOVE this bed no more sore shins.
Purchasing furniture online without seeing the item has been hit or miss for me, but this is definitely a purchase I am extremely happy with.
TransDeco TD510CB Multifunction Audio Video Component TV Stand,
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Arrived in 7-10 days undamaged. Took about 45 min 1 hour to assemble. Instructions only pictures, but if you pay attention should be no problem.Looks great once complete.
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Saturday, January 31, 2015
Baker Rack with Slate Inlaid in Dark Bronze Finish
Though it goes together well and I had few issues doing it myself, the instructions are laughable. They consist, in their entirety of one page with four pictures in various stages of assembly. There are no written instructions whatsoever. If these guys made a guide to learning to play the flute it would say, "Blow in one end and move your fingers up and down the holes. There! You're playing the flute!"
Just remember this to save some time and headaches. Put it all together but don't tighten it all up until you're finished or you'll have to loosen bolts for it to fit together.
Now for the measurements! Is there anything more annoying than the vague measurements they provide? I wanted to know what would fit in each shelf. So here are the assembled measurements. I rounded down to the next 1/4" so if it read 16 3/8", I'll give it as 16 1/4".
Starting from the floor to the bottom shelf/rack to the bottom of wine rack, then from the top of the wine rack shelf to the bottom of the 'middle' shelf, then from the top of the 'middle' shelf to the bottom of the top shelf;
From ground to bottom of (lowest) bottom shelf/rack 7"
(Top of) Lowest shelf/rack to bottom of wine rack 19 1/4"
(Top of) Wine rack shelf to bottom of next 'middle' shelf 15 1/2"
(Top of) Middle shelf to bottom of top shelf 14"
DEPTH of shelves, from the front of the back poles to the front of the shelf;
Bottom, lowest rack 16" (Measurement between the front and back poles on the sides.)
Wine rack shelf 17" (I have a very deep microwave on mine. I chose this rack because of the depth. It just barely fits, but it fits.)
Middle shelf 10 3/4"
Top shelf 9 1/4"
I hope this helps. It's pretty sturdy once together.
Choose your vendor wisely. I was ready to buy and one vendor who provided free shipping was out of stock. I went with the next vendor and paid about $35 more. The next day the cheaper vendor had stock again. Shipping took a while but it arrived unscathed. Still pleased with purchase.
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Although it's listed as a brown finish, it's so close to black as to be negligible. I actually love this rack, I'm just annoyed that the finish is SO cheap, it scuffs off if you sneeze at it. It came damaged on the top, looks like it got banged pretty hard in shipping, and it took off a chunck of the top post but I just took a little spray paint to it and you can't even tell now. It looks like it would be one of those flimsy metal racks that wobbles constantly, but it's not at allit sits very still and it's got a lot of space. THe wine rack only holds the narrowest of wine bottles, so don't count on it holding all "regular" sized wine bottles...Mirrasou fits, but Jargon doesn't, and to my eye they're the same size. Odd. But it'll hold 15 wine glasses (!) and the slate is gorgeous. I would buy it again.Read Best Reviews of Baker Rack with Slate Inlaid in Dark Bronze Finish Here
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Decent storage, but the wine glass holders need to be a inch more in depth, and the wine rack should hold both the small wine bottles and the larger ones. Fairly easy to put together.SEI Cartwright Convertible Electric Fireplace
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Totally worth the money! It is a quality piece. I was able to assemble it myself (it was that easy) You only need a screwdriver and it was a good thing since thats all I've got :) It locks together securely and know that no matter how many times I move, it can take it! Wasn't quite sure by the description of all that it was capable of, so I'll let you know. You can manually adjust or use the remote to turn it on/off (both just the fire effects and/or the heater), adjust the brightness of the logs from off to super bright, adjust the flaming effect from off to high effects (which is a little added niceness that I didn't know I was getting). And the switches and dials are hard to get to (I had to use a pencil to switch it on) which is nice because I'm not worried about my small children being able to play with them. I have nice new things but this is definitely the nicest thing in the room :)Read Best Reviews of SEI Cartwright Convertible Electric Fireplace Here
We purchased this electric fireplace to sit in the corner of our living room. It has an attractive physical presence and looks nice in its location. It is substantial and well built. The ability to turn on the "flame" without the heat is a nice touch.It is shipped in two packages one includes the cabinet and the other includes the heating unit. The cabinet is extremely well packaged and one would be unlikely to obtain it in a damaged condition. I was impressed with how well they packaged it.
But we were a bit disappointed in the "oak finish". It does not match the rest of our oak furniture as it has a darker finish (darker than the pictures show it to be). Still, it is quite attractive and "COZY IN KENTUCKY", who stated below that it looks better than the pictures, is correct.
Assembly is easy, but will take some time. Set aside an hour or two and use wood glue on the wooden dowels as others have suggested. While it is much easier to assemble with two people, one person can handle the task although it could be awkward to do so. An electric screwdriver is a great help. Instructions were supposed to be included, but were not included in my packaging. All else was as it should be. The instructions are easy to obtain and seem to be commonly left out of the package as SEI has spelled out how to obtain them in their FAQ. A simple call, or email, will result in the instructions being faxed or emailed directly to you. Unfortunately, SEI is not open past 5PM CST on Friday. If you have plans to assemble the unit over the weekend, and your instructions were not included, you will be out of luck until Monday. I found several people across the internet trying to locate the instructions and in the same fix as myself.
Overall, this is a nice unit, easy to assemble, works as it should, and is quite attractive. If you are looking for a reasonably cheap and good looking electric fireplace, you should consider this one.
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Fast delivery, exactly as described. Very easy and straight forward assembly, very beautiful once put together. Flames could be a bit more realistic for my taste, but still very nice.Outer Space Astronaut Planet Wall Appliques Wallpaper Stickers
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I am very happy with this product, I am glad I purchased it. It was easy to apply, and they look great on the wall. However, there are two things that I think you should know before you purchase this item.1) The stars barely glow, the light emitted by these "glow-in-the-dark" stars is the barest amount possible. I would go as far as to say that they don't actually glow in the dark at all.
2) The planets you receive are incomplete. You get 2 jumbo sized planets, 1 jumbo sized moon, and 6 planets whose size are complimentary to each other. They double up on some planets, and don't give you others.
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Large planets, but there is repetition ...two of each, a small sticker and a larger one and the glow in the dark stars didn't glow.Want Outer Space Astronaut Planet Wall Appliques Wallpaper Stickers Discount?
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Poundex Queen Ann Vanity Set with Stool, Espresso
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This is a cute set but definitely cheaply made. The back of the drawers separate from the rest of the drawer all the time. Not fun to have all the drawer contents dump onto the floor on a regular basis. And, I've had no response from the company about the broken chair leg. I wrote them over a month ago. Not really worth the price.Read Best Reviews of Poundex Queen Ann Vanity Set with Stool, Espresso Here
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Safavieh Carrie Storage Side Table w/ 2 Wicker Baskets
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Chest with Brushed Chrome Accents in Glossy Black Finish
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Coaster Kid's GI Child Bunk Bed with Slide and Tent, Twin Size
HOWEVER..... When the product was delivered at my house the box was in HORRIBLE(!!!!) condition!! The box it self was BARLEY hanging together by tape and there were scratches on the bed post as well as the top of the slide was bent and the back security rail was warped do to being bent. I was VERY disappointed in the shipping care, had i not been on a time crunch (and my husband being able to some what bend the pieces "back") i would have sent it back and DEMANDED a new bunk bed! My best advice is order way a head of when you need to product so you can have the option of returning if the same thing happens to you.This bed says that kids outgrow it around 8yrs old. I would agree with this.(10yrs would be the age they would no longer want the slide) We got ours when my son was about 2 1/2yrs old. We made a plywood platform covered with green carpet and put on the top and put a bunkie style matress in the tent. My son played on the platform top deck and slept inside the tent. I'm not a tall person and I could stand in front of the bed and reach my young son easily. I could also crawl inside the tent and put my son to bed with lots of room. We also had a toy box inside the tent. We would move the mattress from the top to the bottom depending on where he wanted it.The tent just ties on to the bed and can be removed it the child no longer wants the tent. I think we got a lot of good use out of the bed and was able to pass it to someone else. We used the bed for 6 years and it lasted well. It was not only a bed but also a playset for us.
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I got this bed for my 4 year old and we can't keep him out of it. Worth every penny.Read Best Reviews of Coaster Kid's GI Child Bunk Bed with Slide and Tent, Twin Size Here
I had it delivered to the local warehouse and picked it up using my Tahoe, having to put the seats down, but it fit fine. Not difficult to assemble, and I'm a single mom. It was time consuming, but nothing more than I expected an assembly project to take. It's very sturdy, well built and my son, who's 5 but turning 6 (43 lbs), absolutely loves it. It hides his rubbermaid toy box, a Cars toy bin and he has a bean bag with a light under for a place to lounge. A little awkward for getting him in and out of bed when he's sleeping, but that's cuz I'm short. He loves using the slide to get out of bed. I use the ladder and get in bed with him to read books each night and can use the slide to get out, and I'm 120lbs. Overall, a great purchase!Want Coaster Kid's GI Child Bunk Bed with Slide and Tent, Twin Size Discount?
This bed went together fairly easily. Could've been easier had the hardware been labled-there were drawings in the instructions but no labling on the hardware itself. The bed is well constructed and plenty sturdy for little guys, don't think I ought to do any sliding though :). My son is almost three and he LOVES it. There is lots of space under the bed and in the tent for playing. We have a kid's chair and a bunch of toys underneath and he still has room for playing. Pretty cool!RoomMates RMK1007SCS Under Construction Peel and Stick Wall Decals
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The stickers are high quality and do not affect the paint on the wall. Highly recommended.Read Best Reviews of RoomMates RMK1007SCS Under Construction Peel and Stick Wall Decals Here
We bought several varieties of these for our 4 year old's bedroom. They are fun and easy to put up, can be taken down easily and rearranged, and can be removed completely in minutes if needed with no marks on the walls, doors, etc. Great if you want to go with a theme that can be easily changed as kids get older, or just to play around.Want RoomMates RMK1007SCS Under Construction Peel and Stick Wall Decals Discount?
Since I wasn't able to find what I was looking for locally, I turned to Amazon and was able to get exactly what I wanted! My 3 1/2 year old son was so excited to get these stickers to put on his walls in his new room! He absolutely loves them and it really aided significantly in the move to his new room.Friday, January 30, 2015
Sold Teak Corner Suction Shower Shelf
The product, price, and customer service were so awesome that I decided to keep them, remove the suction cups, and attach them (purchased two) directly to the wall. They look awesome and work fine as additional shelving in my bathroom. One star was taken off because I was unable to use them as intended.
Paramount Stockton 14-Piece Super Pack
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This product is not 14 pieces. We ordered and loved it, but thought we were getting sheets. No sheets, but no big deal. Then we counted the items. There are only 11 items. We called manufacturer and asked about the missing 3 peices. We were told that the pillows contain extra stuffing, therefore, the 3 pillows count as 2 peices each. So instead of 3 pillows, they consider them 6. We told them that this is false advertising. You can't have 1 item and call it 2 just for the sake of it. It's 1 item! We returned the set based on principal. Just keep this in mind when purchasing this product.Read Best Reviews of Paramount Stockton 14-Piece Super Pack Here
This comforter set looks very elegant/rich in our bedroom. We did not use the dust ruffle because we bought one from DoubleUps for Beds because we have an adjustable bed. We bought an ivory dust ruffle which I think is a nicer color that the one sent with the comforter...the one with the comforter is a gold color and adds too much glitz. The King set fit our King bed perfectly. I only wish it wouldn't have been so wrinkled when it arrived (thus, the four stars instead of five).Vibrant Butterflies Nursery/Kids' Room Wall Sticker Decals (Glow in the dark)
That being said this particular design is very vibrant and you get a lot of butterflies for the money. I've had them on my car for 3 months now and they have not faded or peeled up at all. This is always a big plus in my book. They are a very thick vinyl and don't tear when you pull them off the sheet.
I think for a wall these would be a great choice.I bought these stickers for my daughter's new room and they are great! I have had to remove them and re-stick and have had no problems with them. I would recommend these wall stickers.
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I love these butterflies. They are so vibrant and much more realistic, not cartoony. The variety of sizes is also a plus. I can't wait to apply them to my baby room. The glow in the dark feature is also a nice feature as a visual nightlight. Very pleasantly suprised by these wall stickers, ordered two different ones, these were by far the better of the two. Would HIGHLY recommend.Want Vibrant Butterflies Nursery/Kids' Room Wall Sticker Decals (Glow in the dark) Discount?
We bought these for my daughters room and I will admit I was skeptical regarding how we would cover all four walls. She put them on herself and even with just one package we were able to cover the walls though sparingly. They are beautiful additions. They have been on for over a month and a half and have stuck nicely with no issues.Nightstand with Silver Handle Knobs in Mahogany Finish
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I bought two of these nightstands a few months ago. They are well put-together and the drawers don't catch. The finish is a little rough, and the drawers were narrower than I thought they would be. They are about four inches smaller than the width of the nightstand.Read Best Reviews of Nightstand with Silver Handle Knobs in Mahogany Finish Here
Looks good.Pros:
See above.
Sturdy
Seems to be pretty good quality. Havent inspected it from the inside out though...
Cons:
Drawers are a LITTLE hard to open. Not that I can't handle it, but since this is a review I figured I should add it in.
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This is an attractive nightstand and looks well made. It came fully assembled (securely packaged) and in good condition. My husband also ordered one and his came with a very small chip the back corner on his (damage due to shipping). We used one of those furniture markers and you can hardly see the chip. Due to it being fully assembled and it's weight, it would have been more of a hassle to try to exchange it, so we sucked it up and dealt with it. The silver handles are a hard plastic (from the picture, they look like they are metal), but even up close you can't really tell they are plastic. They are not real wood, but appear to be and they look well made. The color is like a deep mahogany, very pretty. For the price, you can't beat them. They arrived quickly and for the most part, in good condition. I would recommend this seller.Modus Furniture Brighton Two Drawer Nightstand, Cinnamon
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Product is darker than shown on website. Item is also not completely solid wood as I saw particle board from the bottom as I unpacked it. Still, it looks like a substantial piece of furniture and I think I will be happy with it for years to come.Read Best Reviews of Modus Furniture Brighton Two Drawer Nightstand, Cinnamon Here
Bed Riser - Elevators White (White) (6"h x 6.25"dia. Elevates bed 6")
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They do what they are supposed to do, raise the bed, and they do it well.I am using 5 of them on a queensize bed to raise it to a more comfortable height. I was concerned that they would not be stable with me and the dogs and whatnot jumping into bed and bumping into it and such.
Have had them for about a year, no problems at all.
They hold the bed up, they are stable, they have not broken.
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They work just as advertised. Gives us extra storage under our bed, and have not failed us yet. Nice to see them in white, as we have a white carpet and white undersheets. We've had them about a year.Want Bed Riser - Elevators White (White) (6"h x 6.25"dia. Elevates bed 6") Discount?
It arrived promptly as promised. It was exactly what I expected. I was completely satisfied.Arrowsic 6 Drawer Lingerie Chest
It arrived in good condition even though the shipping box was pretty beat up. The only thing I might like to have known beforehand, is that the drawers are about 2" narrower than the drawer fronts for no appearant reason since the guides are on the bottom, and the drawers don't appear to be removable. Overall I am happy with it and would probably buy it again.A lovely, heavy, well built piece of furniture. It matches perfectly with my cherry finish bedroom suite. Taller than I expected but I love it.