I looked on Craigslist and found people asking ridiculous prices for their Eastern King platform beds, never mind the few bedroom sets I've seen.
I wondered then if I could just buy an Eastern King platform bed at Slumberworld and then go over next door to Homeworld to pick up a bedroom set that might match. What are the chances?
Incredibly, we were actually able to find something we could be happy with in August. Unfortunately, it always takes a long time to ship stuff to Hawaii. We were able to get the two nightstands, but not the rest of the furniture. They will arrive in November. (You know what? I actually bought the bed new for almost the same price they were asking on Craigslist.)
The bed arrived on Monday, but...the side rail and foot board had imperfections. Slumberworld is very good about making things right. (We really appreciated our sales associate, Karene who always followed through.) They sent over two guys to put the bed together with better pieces.
Unfortunately, after they left we noticed that the headboard was a little wobbly. Art discovered that the cam and screw were stripped so I've put in a call to Slumberworld to make that correction.
We're quite pleased at how the pieces are matching up. We'll be keeping our fingers crossed that the Homeworld November pieces (dresser and chest) will not have so many imperfections. One can only hope.
We bought that cedar chest some 25 years ago at an estate sale in Illinois. We're happy that it seems to match the rest of the furniture too. Yae!
Do furniture pieces these days not have as good quality control as 20 years ago? Or is it just me expecting too much?
I think the quality of everything is so different now than 20 years ago and it saddens me. I could not believe the time I got from my last refrigerator and that the salesman confirmed that the average life expectancy is six to nine years. That is crazy!! I love your bedroom set. It looks so nice! I bet you slept like a baby!
ReplyDelete"furniture makers" are almost non-existent nowadays. First of all, they would use sturdy tenon and mortise joinery, instead of flimsy cam screws. That cedar chest is priceless. Also, I enjoy the simplicity of the Shaker design of the new furniture.
ReplyDeletewow, looks good. I think quality has gone down since owner don't manager the store anymore. I slept for years on a mattress on the floor with my first husband, trying to be a hippie in the 60s...LOL!
ReplyDeleteI think furniture today does not have the quality of older pieces. That's why I love so many antique items: the quality, the design....BUT, your new bedroom furniture is beautiful. Glad it's finally all coming together for you and you're "off the floor." You've been patient.
ReplyDeleteI think furniture today does not have the quality of older pieces. That's why I love so many antique items: the quality, the design....BUT, your new bedroom furniture is beautiful. Glad it's finally all coming together for you and you're "off the floor." You've been patient.
ReplyDeleteI think you may be right about the quality not being as good as it was 20 years ago, but they probably said the same thing 20 years ago.
ReplyDeleteI like your furniture...it is very much like mine, except I don't have anything like that great cedar chest.
Hi Kay - So sorry for my extended absence - had a crazy busy summer! I hope all is well with you. I love your chest and that you have been able to match it so well. I too love the Shaker style. I think antiques are much better made - more heart and soul went into their creation.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Kay. Nothing is made as well as it used to be, 20, 30, 40 years ago!! Too many people on the planet, too many willing to buy mass-produced badly-built furniture.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I'm one of the too many on the planet, also. I used to have many wonderful antique pieces and didn't appreciate the fact, didn't foresee quality going down, so...
But if you didn't tell anyone, they'd never know your bedroom wasn't all built just to match the chest. Waiting until you found the right pieces was a good idea, especially if you're able to get up off the floor.
-- Kay, Alberta
Your set looks very nice. I do agree with you about the quality of furniture these days, or the lack thereof. I was looking for a inexpensive chest of drawers the other day. The salesman proudly pointed out that it had a photo finish. You guessed it - the wood look of the piece comes from a photo applied to some sort of paper and applied to pressed wood product. I'm not sure of the entire process, but it obviously is not going to be a piece that will last like your wonderful real cedar chest.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I can hardly wait to see your dresser and chest.
ReplyDeleteI showed your blog photo to David. He said a platform bed does not provide enough support for the mattress. Therefore, he prefers our box spring.
I would not know, as I have never slept on a platform bed. It looks very nice, though, Kay.
Which is your pillow? The flat one or the plumper one? LOL
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I love the quilt.
ReplyDeleteGigi: Art likes fat pillows, I like flatter ones. I took out the stuffing from mine and added it to his.
ReplyDeleteWe have bunkie boards underneath the mattress to provide all the support it needs. You can see it more clearly in the 3rd photo.
that cedar chest looks like it came with the set!
ReplyDeleteKay, I googled bunkie beds and now know they are an option for those who choose platform beds. Makes sense. Otherwise, there would be no back support in the middle of the bed.
ReplyDeletebunkie BOARDS.
ReplyDeleteCraftsmanship isn't what it once was. Alas. Your bedroom set looks lovely though. I hope the rest of the set comes with fewer woes.
ReplyDeleteHave to agree with the others -- craftsmanship is most definitely not what it once was! But your bedroom is really shaping up and looks marvelous!! Love the chest! Hope you and Art and your Mom have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Your furniture looks great!!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt too. :)
ReplyDeleteI find that new things aren't made as well, darn it. Did you try all the good thrift stores there to see if there were any good old pieces. Delightful.
I love the bedroom set. Very much my taste. The old chest looks great too. It´s always been my wish to have one of those.
ReplyDeleteLove it! It looks wonderful. I hope they will stand by their product and fix it for you.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful. Perfect. You know we finally got a head board a couple of years ago after living without one for over 30 years.
ReplyDeleteIt looks very nice. The room is so bright!
ReplyDeleteKay;
ReplyDeleteI've also noticed that furniture pieces these days are not always well made. Gosh I sound like my Grandmother!
Looks beautiful, now I'm hooked on getting a platform bed!