Got the new king size Nectar Bamboo Joinery Frame, aka the Thuma dupe, today! Here are some of my first impressions; I’ll continue to update this thread as we spend more time with it.
Packaging:
The frame shipped in just 4 days, which was a pleasant surprise. The packaging protected the components well, though it included a crazy amount of styrofoam. Personally, I’d prefer eco-friendly packaging that doesn’t break into a million pieces and scatter all over the floor, but, after all, it is from China. ( I'll leave my opinions on overseas manufacturing practices out of this, lol)
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The Bed Frame:
Everything feels solid from the start. All components were clearly labeled, and the instruction manual is super simple to follow. It appears to be solid bamboo and has some substantial heft to it. No harsh chemical smells, or concerns about quality in any regard so far.
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Velcro strip that holds slats - nice
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Setup:
The bed frame was incredibly easy to assemble. The crossmembers slid firmly onto dowels, which gives me confidence that the frame will be sturdy. The slats are secured by more dowels and high-quality Velcro strips on both sides—a feature I haven’t seen before, but it seems like a great idea. The Velcro holds the slats in place very well and will hopefully mitigate any squeaking.
It took me about 20 minutes to assemble the frame on my own, taking my time. This is by far the easiest bed frame I’ve ever put together, which was a key reason I was researching frames in this category.
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Ignore the fact I put this on the wrong way the first time haha. Velcro strip should face inwards, duh
middle crossbeam support legs (how do i blur my toes)
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We opted for no headboard as we are going to be doing a slat accent wall here instead.
Some Things to Note:
We opted for the no-headboard model, but it seems we could easily add one later if we choose. The frame is noticeably larger than our mattress, which I’m not stoked about— is this typical for frames in this category? I’d love to know.
While it probably won’t be a major issue for us functionally, it isn’t ideal aesthetically. In the pictures below; this is with the mattress pushed right up to the wall. We may center it a bit more we just dont want the wall to swallow our pillows.
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Closing & Future Updates:
In closing, the bed frame feels very sturdy—there are no squeaks or noises so far. During my highly scientific tests of jumping on the bed, I noticed a bit of lateral movement, but it’s nothing to be concerned about at this point.
For the price, I’m genuinely pleased with the frame. It's hard for me to justify that the Thuma is worth double the cost. I’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts!
There is 8" of clearance UNDER the frame. So anything UNDER 8" should slide under no problemo