This is the best idea ever, I love it! I was not thrilled about a dark color so I took fabric and glue gunned it all around the wood pieces after I assembled most of it, their was enough room to do this and it worked great. I used a soft upholstry fabric and also laid batting on the broad surfaces. The mechanism works great and does not shut unless you pull it down. It's in my daughters room so it takes a beating and is holding up.

Makes a nice guest bed. Looks a bit cheap, but gets the job done.

I bought an open box item. It was complete and a very good deal. It was a perfect item for me.

Love the hydraulic lift storage bed for college apt home. We have purchased two of these. Love it!

Looks great, easy to put together. Lots of storage space. Gave 4 stars because when lifting by the handle its a bit of a struggle and I have muscle. Lifting by the frame is easier but hard to get at. Maybe better assistance from the actuators would make this feasible for people with less strength. It does stay up though when lifted.