I got my hands on the Yardley Upholstered Ottoman Bed Frame in Dreams and it’s a luxurious looking bed frame with an easy to assemble design. It is made from a faux leather material (or fabric if you prefer).
In person, the faux leather has that slightly grained finish that feels pretty convincing, and it wiped clean easily when I ran my hand over it. The fabric option in grey is timeless and goes with much of todays decor, but it will show lint and marks quicker than the faux leather, so bear that in mind if you’ve got pets or kids. The addition of the ottoman gas lifts allows you to open the storage compartment at the foot of the bed for additional storage space, and when I lifted it up it felt nicely controlled rather than springing up too fast. That said, you do need a bit of clearance at the foot end to use it comfortably, and once it’s loaded up with bedding it’s not quite as effortless to lift as it is empty.
Owners mostly rate it highly, and the things they bring up most are the storage, how easy it is to put together and the price. “Sturdy frame great storage looks modern and is easy to lift for the storage”, one owner wrote. A fair few built it on their own, though plenty say you’ll want two people.
The complaints are fewer but they repeat. Some owners have had the sprung slats crack or snap, and a few report squeaks: “Has some issues with wood slats they crack easily”, one wrote. Others didn’t expect the storage floor to be a fabric sheet held on with velcro and not a solid base. Several found the bed sits lower than they’d pictured.
My only real gripe is that, for the money, I’d like to see a bit more attention to the small practical bits, like proper handles for lifting and moving it around, because it’s not something you’ll want to shift once it’s built. Also, if you’re expecting the same feel as real leather, you’ll notice the difference up close, it looks the part, but it doesn’t have that natural softness.
