ZINUS Omkaram Platform Bed Queen

I had high hopes for this Zinus king bed frame after reading some of the positive reviews, but my experience has been pretty disappointing overall. The biggest issue is that the pieces just don’t fit together properly. There are noticeable gaps between sections, and no matter how much I adjusted or tightened the screws, it still didn’t align right (check out the pictures I’ve attached). It feels wobbly and unstable, which is the last thing you want in a bed frame. I’m honestly worried it’s not going to hold up over time because of this. On top of the fit problems, the assembly process was a complete headache. None of the materials or parts are labeled clearly—or at all, in some cases. The instructions are vague, and I spent way too much time trying to figure out which piece was which. It’s like a puzzle with missing clues. I’m not new to assembling furniture, but this felt unnecessarily complicated and frustrating. What should’ve taken an hour tops turned into a multi-hour ordeal, and even then, the end result wasn’t satisfying. The design itself looks decent once it’s together, and I’ll give it points for being sleek and modern. The price isn’t outrageous either, which is why I didn’t go straight to one star. But the poor quality control with the fit and the lack of labeling really drag this down. I expected more from Zinus, especially since they’ve got a decent reputation. Maybe I got a defective unit, but based on this, I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re ready to gamble on getting a better batch than I did. For something as important as a bed frame, I’d rather spend a little more for something that fits right and doesn’t make assembly a chore.