The Zinus Judy Upholstered Bed Frame is an excellent addition to any bedroom. Assembling it was a breeze; all parts were well-labeled, and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. It took me less than an hour to put it together on my own.

The quality of this bed frame is impressive. The materials feel sturdy and durable, providing solid support for the mattress without any creaking or wobbling. The upholstered headboard adds a touch of elegance and comfort, making it a cozy spot to lean against while reading or watching TV.

One of the standout features is that there was no chemical odor, often a concern with new furniture. This was a relief and made the bed usable immediately after assembly.

Considering the quality and ease of assembly, the price point is very reasonable. It offers great value without compromising on sturdiness or aesthetics. If you're looking for a stylish, robust, and affordable bed frame, the Zinus Judy Upholstered Bed Frame is a fantastic choice.

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I'm pretty impressed with this product over all, it does the job of holding a mattress perfectly well, it's pretty solid, and it looks pretty nice. It isn't mind blowing high quality, but it is pretty much everything I expected from a $250 piece of furniture.

Here is what to expect when you purchase this product (and if you like the way it looks, I say go for it):

It comes in a enormous box (which UPS decided to leave in my back yard next to my trash cans). Inside, the headboard is wrapped in a big plastic bag. All of the parts, including the directions and hardware, are packed inside the headboard in the zipper compartment. If you don't have a very big space to work in, I recommend doing what I did - cut open the box outside, (it's actually double-boxed) taking care not to cut too deeply, and remove the headboard. Carry that inside to wherever you are going to set it up. Leave the box outside, it's huge and serves no purpose going forward.

Warning: it's very heavy. This is a two person lift for sure, though if you had to you could remove the parts from inside and carry them in multiple trips (the empty headboard is bulky but not too heavy).

Make sure you have a large enough space to assemble before you start unpacking, you will need to stack the parts out of the way so you can position the frame.

Assembly is really strait forward, there is a small hardware kit with five screws, a set of spare parts, a hex wrench, and a hex ratchet (which is a life saver, tightening screws with a ratchet is so very much easier than a normal hex wrench). There is a single (two sided) large page of instructions. There isn't much text, but you don't really need it, the pictures are all you need. All the other screws needed are already threaded into holes on all the parts - you never need to remove those screws either, just loosen them so that the parts slide together, then tighten them down. The five screws in the part kit are for the frame.

You will find two large metal pieces, they are the two parts of the frame. They come folded up, all you have to do is unfold them and their legs, and place the shorter one across the center of the longer one (there is a slot for this) creating an elongated plus sign shape. The longer part of the frame runs along the center of the bed length-wise. The five screws are inserted into holes on the top of the frame above the legs, one screw on each arm of the frame, and one in the center where they cross. Those screws main purpose is to prevent the frame from folding. The frame pieces themselves are very solid, and don't require any additional assembly.

There is a box containing the for wooden legs, they have screws sticking out the top that thread into the bottom of the baseboard and headboard. Once those are attached, you need to loosen all the screws all all the remaining parts - the headboard, foot board, and four side panels. Back them out a quarter to half an inch. Then you position the head and foot boards, and slide the ends of the long portion of frame over the screws in the middle of those parts. At this point you can tighten those screws a bit, not actually tight, but enough to keep anything from shifting around. Then you slide all the side pieces on and finally tighten everything down. This is where that ratchet comes into play, it makes getting everything snug so much easier than it would be without it.

The cross slats are all attached together in rolls, you just stick the first one to the Velcro, and pull each one tight and the Velcro strips space them perfectly.

Toss your mattress on top, and you're done. I should note that the edges of the bed don't extend up past the slats, so the mattress isn't down in the box at all. I kinda prefer beds where it is, so it's prevented from sliding, but it isn't a big deal.

Everything feels nice and solid, no creaking or wobbling or anything. I'm pretty happy so far, the only real gripes are that the padding on the headboard isn't especially thick - but it's enough to be more comfortable than wood, or a wall - and the fabric isn't especially soft. I'm also not a fan of the brown stained wood legs, I would have preferred them be painted black I think it would have fit better.

Bottom line, I like it. If you're looking for a platform bed in this price range and like the look of this one, I recommend it.

Edit: 4 Years later
I still really like it. It's solid, I haven't ever needed to tighten anything, and there are still no creaking noises or anything. In the time I've had it, I switched from a traditional spring mattress to a foam one - no problem, this frame supports it just great.

My only complaint at all, is that the mattress can slide a little if you move a lot in your sleep. It's not a big problem, we're talking an inch or so in a week, and you can shift it back no problem. But if the sides just extended up an inch past the slats to prevent the mattress from being able to move at all, it would be the perfect bed.

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This bed is a fantastic value and a true feat of engineering. Upon delivery you have a box the size of the headboard and its a lot of metal inside, it's heavy so beware. Once you open the box, you find they have neatly been able to put every component inside the headboard itself and have a zipper closure. This will be a fantastic bonus if you move, it's always a pain to keep everything together and organized. The headboard looks as good in person as the stock photos, nice deep gray fabric with a little padding.

Now onto the good stuff, you get an all metal frame with supports in all the right places and STURDY wooden slats which have a velcro system to hold them perfectly in place. Unlike some cheap furniture, there is a metal support bar down the middle, so sagging is no worry even with a foam mattress right on the slats.

Assembly is super fast and easy due to the fantastic little ratchet included in the box, it goes in both directions at the swith of a lever, making it perhaps the easiest bed assembly I have ever done. The slats fit in the frame perfectly and velcro right in place, they only cover half the frame per set so you don't have to wrestle with 7 feet of flopping boards on a string like most makers. This bed is in our guest room, but I will be buying another bed from Zinus for our kid's room and when we replace our bedroom set, I will be looking to them over places like Ashley Furniture, the build quality is far superior and a fraction of the cost. I am very impressed with the value you get here, it's truly an exceptional product, I would have expected to pay considerably more for something of this fit and finish. We had two adults sleeping on the bed the very first night we had it, very solid, no creeks or squeaks and most importantly no sinking of the memory foam mattress so you do not need the box spring at all.

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I was super skeptical of these fabric bed frames due to some of the reviews, especially those who have experienced bed bugs. This bed frame caught my attention and stood out more than others, so i decided to pull the trigger and just buy it, and so far, I’m really happy i did.

I’ve had it a little over 2 months now and I’m really pleased with it. It was easy to assemble and it came with a ratcheting Allen key to assist with the process. Took about 1 hour to assemble and that was by myself, i imagine you could get it done faster with more people. After sleeping on it for a few days, it didn’t make any noise and it held strong, there was no wobble or play between any of the parts.

Best of all, NO BED BUGS! (I was still on the side of caution and opened the package in my garage just in case. I’d recommend you do the same as you mileage may vary.)
For the money, this bedframe offers pretty good quality and looks, and I’d say if you’re thinking about buying it, it’s a really good option.

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I've ordered a few different pieces of cheapo furniture off Amazon in the past and it's always a bit of a risk doing it without seeing it first. This platform bedframe genuinely surprised me though.

It was very well packaged and came in perfect condition. I got the queen size, and the box is pretty heavy. You can absolutely build it by yourself, but moving it would be easier with some help.

Everything was packaged neatly and securely inside the headboard. Full assembly was remarkably simple, taking a little over half an hour on my own. Should be fairly easy to disassemble and reassemble as well, which is useful if you move a lot. I used the supplied allen key to connect everything keeping it somewhat loose until everything was connected, and then used the supplied ratcheting wrench (very useful, I wish all prefabricated furniture came with one) to tighten everything up.

It feels VERY solid, no loose wiggles or squeaks anywhere. I was worried the headboard would say if you rested your back against it since it's mostly hollow, and am happy to report that it offers plenty of support, no issues there.

Only bit of confusion was not realizing that several of the screws are already screwed into the headboard, sideboards and footboard. You just need to loosen them to allow the frame to hook around them and then tighten them back up. Initially I thought that I was missing a pack of screws, but had I taken the sideboards out of the packaging and inspected them I would have noiced. The supplied paper instructions are a little vague, but honestly assembly is simple enough that they get the job done. There is a QR Code to scan with your phone if you would prefer watching video instructions instead.

All in all, easily 5 stars. It feels very solid, no squeaks or rattles, came in perfect condition, and after putting it together in just over half an hour by myself, I'm confident in that I could do it again in half the time, no instructions needed. Very simple and sturdy.

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I read all the reviews....and they did not lie.
This bed is a brilliant design from the packaging to the final assembly (which is super simple). They thought of everything including providing the tools and spare parts!
I took advice from another review to keep the cardboard and use it as extra support on top of the slats. This works great and the cardboard fits almost perfectly!
Also, I kept all the plastic bags, styrofoam and packing materials and placed them back inside the headboard for storage. If you ever have to move the bed again you can re-pack it nice and neat back inside the headboard while protecting all the parts! There is not a lot of wasted materials in this package as it is so efficiently packaged
If your looking for a good quality bed at a great price this is the one - it has a modern look and goes with almost any decor. Very satisfied with this purchase.

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Easy assembly and tools included

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Chic and easy to assemble, with a sturdy frame and durable design. Just watch for headboard measurements!

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Excellent quality. Solid and stylish. Love it.