Kodiak Futons Monterey Futon Frame, No Drawers, Barbados

Clear directions for assembling. Looks good.

First off, the frame looks almost exactly like the picture, which is always good. It is very solid and while I can't tell what wood it's made from, it's obviously real. The hardware is also amazing. All the screws tighten into pre-installed metal nuts or into slotted barrel nuts. These additions make the frame sturdier while also reducing the chance of splitting the wood. While sleeping on it, it makes some creaking sounds (which I actually enjoy) but nothing out of the ordinary. It doesn't move when I shift which. The other thing I wanted to mention was that this had the best assembly instructions I've ever seen. Not only was everything labeled with numbers that were tracked in the instructions and also on removable stickers on the pieces, but it was COLOR CODED! You can still make some mistakes, but they really went above and beyond in trying to make this as easy to assemble as possible.Some important things to note:1. You NEED two people at least to build this. You can do most of it with one person but there are a couple steps that absolutely require two people. Three people would be even easier.2. When it says to leave all the screws loose before inserting the seating/sleeping section into the legs/frame, DO IT! If they aren't super loose, it will not fit, and you could accidentally break it.3. Don't forget to install the metal brackets under the legs. I almost did and I was so happy to see even more care put into the product by including more hardware for extra support and durability.Overall, I am super happy with my purchase. It's beautiful, sturdy, and the instructions were amazing.

Best if two people can put it together.

I got this sofa-bed because in the photos it seemed to be one that truly gets flat when opened and I was glad to see that it in fact is flat when opened. I've got others in the past that the center part wasn't completely flat and it's a really uneven and improper surface to sleep on. My husband put it all together by himself and, per what he told me, it wasn't an easy task because some parts are heavy and the job would have been easier done by 2 people. Nonetheless, because he followed the instructions step-by-step it was not too complicated to accomplish the task even without someone to help. Our full size futon fit it perfectly. As a sofa it is not comfortable for me because the seat part is in a steep angle and if I were to sit there for more than a couple of minutes it would really hurt my hip for the bad angle it would be on the couch. But I got it more for the purpose of having a guest bed that doesn't take too much space in the room and not to use as a couch, so I'm happy with this purchase.

I wasn't sure if I was going to need help assembling and people were busy so I decided to start by myself. I am over 70, and live in a two story. I took the pieces up a few at a time bc it IS heavy. I basically arranged all the pieces and followed the VERY clear instructions and made sure I had all pieces and materials. It did take me about 4/5 hours and yes it is easier with two people. I went slow, instructions were very precise. I am very satisfied. The drawers were also easy to assemble and are not attached to the frame they are on wheels but fit perfectly underneath. I just hope i tightened everything well. The frame seems very sturdy and there doesn't seem to be a problem pulling it out to transition into a bed. I'm so happy there was no problem bc the return would have been a nightmare.😅

Item arrived days ahead of estimated delivery date so we were really happy about that. Easy to follow instructions with color and number codes to match parts. It took one person about an hour. Good sturdy quality, nice butternut finish, fits our FULL size futon mattress perfectly, looks great, comfortable sitting or for bed :)

Pretty great frame. I’ve had it a couple of months and recently figured out how to transition it to a couch position with a 6” thick mattress and thought that I’d write a review to help others.It was easy to put together with the supplied tools (and especially true because the slats that support the mattress are pre-joined with straps so instead of lining up 8 or so slats you just have to line up 2 sets that are color coded for extra ease). It took me about an hour to assemble.It is very sturdy still (but I kept the included Allen wrench tool underneath just in case it starts to squeak), but due to the thick mattress and 2” topper I bought I found it hard to put it up in the couch position by myself. I bought some straps and attached them to the “back” on each side but I still struggled to get it to fold. After watching the video on their website I saw that you also have to press in the middle of the mattress where the frame hinges underneath. I then rerouted the straps to the middle of the frame (there’s a crossbeam there) and I can now easily convert it by pulling on the straps from The middle of the frame (re: you only need one strap in the middle) while stepping in the middle of the mattress to raise it from bed to lounge (which is awesome!!) or couch positions.If you’re looking for a futon frame I would highly recommend this one, but know that those who are needing an extra firm mattress might need to get creative. I’m 170 lbs and the firmest mattress I could find is ok for me but when my SO is staying over it sags/dips. I may end up lining the slats with plywood and going with stiff foam liners instead of a mattress.

It's very cheaply made and does not fold/unfold as easy as shown in the video.Spend a little more to get a better quality. Also note that the drawers are not part of the futon frame. They just sit / roll on the floor.