Thuma Bed Frame Review 2026: Minimal Assembly, Maximal Comfort

I would’ve known about the Classic Bed by Thuma even if I didn’t review products for a living. The Instagram ads have followed me through my swipes like a nosy ex ever since I half-interestedly clicked through to see what the fuss was about regarding the brand's bed frame , which could be "set up in minutes.” Listen, I’ve built Ikea furniture before. My last home was probably 75% Swedish innovation that I myself built instead of hiring a TaskRabbit (and I still have the calloused hands to prove it!). But I was happy with my current bed frame, and, well, I just don’t impulse buy furniture the same way I do sick pants . Then I moved. I wanted to upgrade my full-sized bed to a queen, and I was pretty much ready to swear off flat-pack furniture. I remembered the Thuma ads of yore (honestly, I was still seeing them pretty often), and decided the whole minimalist Japanese aesthetic matched the vibe I was going for in my new place. That, and the fact that I could supposedly build this thing in literal minutes were enticing enough to let those boxes through my front door. Here’s what it was like to build the Thuma bed frame -and my take on whether or not it's the Goldilocks jackpot of sleep. Specs Sizes Available Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king Headboard Options None, pillowboard, headboard, headboard and cushion Finishes Walnut, natural, espresso, grey Returns 100 days Warranty Lifetime warranty Estimated Assembly Time 5 minutes What’s in the Box? Unlike Seven , we’ll actually let you know what’s in the box. The Classic Bed arrived in three separate long boxes, each of varying weights. They were fairly heavy, but manageable, though the actual shape and sizes of the package made it somewhat awkward to lift. Though if you feel so inclined, you could opt for Thuma’s premium delivery service, which comprises delivery, assembly, and trash disposal for an additional $175. I like a challenge (and saving money) so I figured I’d do the damn thing myself. The first two boxes house everything you need to build the actual bed frame, with the third box containing the components to assemble the optional headboard. When Thuma first came out, the only available product was the bed frame sans headboard. It’s since released what they called the “PillowBoard,” which was essentially an oversized cushion that sat flush against the wall, supported by your mattress. A lot of people complained that that PillowBoard didn’t really feel like a part of the bed since it wasn’t actually attached to the frame, and now the brand offers a wooden headboard, as well as a wooden headboard with a plush cushion. I had opted for the Classic Bed with a wooden headboard , which added to the overall total of boxes I had to schlep, but I also ordered two under-bed storage drawers, each of which shipped fully assembled in their own packages. This was only...

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