West Elm Beds - quality?

[Anonymous]

We're thinking of buying a bed from West Elm. The Stria in honey, if it matters. Does anyone have any experience w/ how well this furniture holds up? We're looking to upgrade our Ikea furniture, now that we're 15 years out of college and have a touch of disposable income

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Google search west elm beds and apartment therapy and you will see that west elm beds have a reputation for breaking during, ahem, activity.

[Anonymous]

I can't comment on the beds but my friend bought the dressers and they're shifting and coming apart after two years. They look like crap.

[Anonymous]

I'd say West Elm quality is similar to Ikea - just that you're paying extra for someone in china to assemble it for you, and for fancier retail experience.

That said, we have a west elm bed and night stands and they're in good shape 3 years later - just like the ikea furniture we have.

[Anonymous]

I would stretch and try to go for Ethan Allen if you can, just because the quality is better.