DHP Aiden Futon Frame, Black

This is a one great futon frame. Mind you, it is just the frame and you will have to buy the mattress separately. Honestly, it takes some time to build and you have to be comfortable with tools and you need space to work it. It is also large so see if you don't have enough space, consider commandeering your neighbor's apartment under the premise of "Manifest Destiny". Once the futon is built, you can just move the frame back to your apartment and explain it was all a mistake, that you misunderstood the constitution (blah, blah - you get the idea) and then send them a gift for their discomfort (flowers, wine, theater tickets - if you make them homeless while you used the space it their apartment, it may be a good idea to send all three). It was easy to follow instructions, but expect to be at it for about two hours (total) because it can be exhausting! Once the futon is built, it seems pretty sturdy. I like it.

It took me about an hour to set up (interrupted a few times by the phone). But the set up wasn't hard. You will need a wrenches or slip-joint wrench. One is provided with the allen wrench but it's useless. It's not complicated and everything has stickers on it to tell you what's what. The drawings are a little confusing at first. It came in a 3'x3'x6” box, well packed an undamaged. I bought this with a 6” mattress and it's great. It's a little creaky but not much more than any normal metal futon frame. I got it because I wanted a futon that had a lot of sitting room since I like to either lay down or sit cross-legged while I study. Overall, I would say that it's a great value for the price. Perfect for college.

I'm 60 years old and bought this for the guest room to turn into a bed. I assembled the entire thing myself and had little-to-no problems. The instructions were pretty good with only a little confusion as the pictures didn't always show the best angles in which to hold some bars that would be attached, but I figured it out through common sense. It's pretty sturdy and holds the heavy 8" mattress well. Our guests sleep very comfortably they say, and it's a nice to look at too. I recommend this frame even if you have funds to buy something more expensive. There's no reason. The only drawback, and this is minor, is that the mattress sits over the edge of the frame by about 12 inches. This is normal for any futon, I think. So you can't sit on the edge of the bed like on a conventional bed else it tips and you might find yourself on the floor lol. If you sit on the bed you have to sit back farther if you're tying your shoe. Other than that, I'm happy with it and don't regret anything.

Arrived quickly. We set all pieces on a blanket on our bed for easy reach. Husband (age 68) was able to put it together with no frustration in a couple hours. We put our mattress on it and have been using it as a couch until our new furniture arrives. Very happy with it and it holds two "fluffy" adults as a couch.

Considering the price this is a very good investment. The reviews I read prior to purchasing were accurate. The mattress arrives in a duffle type bag and you would not think much of it until you unpack it. The only problem I had was after allowing the mattress the lie flat for 48 hours (as the instructions stated), it was difficult to put the futon into the sofa position. You need to be able to get behind the futon to pull the frame up into position. The mattress is so thick it is a bit difficult, but the quality of the mattress makes it worth it. The company that makes the frame were very nice when I called to request two pieces (the plastic stoppers that go into the frame) that were missing. However, it did not interfere with putting the frame together nor the functioning of the futon. They shipped the pieces and I was able to put them in place with no problem. Overall, an excellent buy. The only reason I did not give it an Excellent overall rating was I have only had it a couple of weeks.

I wanted cheap but functional and that's what I got. Assembly was tough due to misalignments and poor instructions. But it's sturdy, folds with effort and works like it should. Not the easiest functioning or assembly item, but it works like I need.

PLAN ON AT LEAST A FEW HOURS OR MORE TO ASSEMBLE THIS BY YOURSELF AND IF YOU ARE DISABLED LIKE I AM THEN IT COULD TAKE YOU UP TO TWO DAYS. IF THE SCREWS DO NOT FIT, TRY A DIFFERENT SCREW UNTIL YOU GET THEM ALL SCREWED INTO THE HOLES. THE FUTON WILL TIP OVER IF YOU SIT ON THE EDGE OF THE BED. SUGGESTION; https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-2-Drawer-Bin-Storage-Black/34317212 I USED A PLASTIC DRAWER SET LIKE THE ONE IN THE LINK AND DIVIDED IT BY SEPARATING THE TOP AND BOTTOM STAND AND IT FITS PERFECTLY UNDER THE BED AND SUPPORTS IT ON BOTH SIDES BY PUTTING ONE NEAR EACH CORNER, SO IT WILL NOT TIP OVER. ANYTHING LIKE THAT OR A PLASTIC COVERED STORAGE CONTAINER AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WILL HELP TO MAKE IT STABLE AND PREVENT IT FROM TIPPING OVER WHEN YOU SIT ON THE EDGE OF THE FUTON WHEN IT'S OPENED INTO A BED.

I was disappointed in the frame and spring structure. For a 600 lb. limit I found the frame inadequate to carry that weight for any length of time. The unit,may work well as a sofabut as a bed it a no go. Middle frame supports are poor, and I find the overall design and assembly lacking.

Unfortunately all the pieces was not in the package. I followed the instructions as to not return the item to the store to call DHP for the parts. After 3 months of haggling I still did not receive all of the correct parts. As well as I missed the return cut off date. So I bought a bed frame I can not use for my son with ASD which I purchased for his birthday. The company did not help with there products or problems that came with it. I have emails to prove how many attempts I've made to rectify these issues. I will never purchase anything from this company again.

I should have paid more attention to the other reviews and never have bought this product. Half of the parts were missing and there were no instructions... So we had to take it back to the store to get a refund. We ended up buying a different frame that was available in the store (from the same manufacturer). It had all the parts and very easy to follow instructions. So, do not risk it and buy a different futon frame because most likely you will not receive all the parts you need.