Question from Tania
Hi Debra,
Hi Debra! I had a quick question for you. We want to buy an affordable bed frame for my son’s mattress. What do you think about this one from Ikea? Many thanks!!
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S29011673/#/S99019576
Debra’s Answer
I actually love IKEA because they have so many great products with simple designs made from natural materials. But you have to look for them carefully.
Fortunately, they give you all the materials used.
Here is the Product Description for the one you chose:
Bed frame:
Solid pine, Stain, Clear acrylic lacquer
Slatted bed base:
Bed base slats: Beech veneer, Birch veneer, Foil
Ribbon: 100 % polypropylene
Slat holders: Synthetic rubber
Bed base: Beech plywood, Birch plywood, Solid beech or birch
It has a finish and synthetic rubber
Here’s another bed base called Tarva
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70261268/
It’s Product Description says: Solid pine. That’s it. Solid pine.
So check the Product Descriptions and choose one that is as plain as possible.
