We spend 1/3 of our lives in bed, so surely it should be a priority. But my partner and I have been putting off getting a new bed for years.

Since we’re getting older, we’ve been less concerned about upgrading furniture and making home improvements. I can’t even remember when we got our mattress— that’s how old it is. It’s no wonder we’ve been having backaches!

Our bed has been giving us trouble for a while now too. It’s super creaky and keeps us up at night. After a few weeks of awful sleep, my partner and I decided it was time to replace the whole thing.

We got a mattress recommendation from my sister, which was simple enough, but when it came to finding a new bed frame, we really struggled.

Our plan was to invest in quality. We needed one that was built-to-last but also easy-to-assemble. We looked through so many catalogs vans searched on way too many online furniture stores, but they all looked cheap and just weren’t what we were looking for.

Then we found The Bed, By Thuma, and, boy, were we impressed.

We were immediately attracted to the timeless and minimal design and the fact it’s made from high-quality materials. The Bed is made from real wood in a walnut or natural stain, so we were confident it would be sturdy enough for us.

Plus, we read that it uses a unique Japanese joinery technique for assembly, which means there’d be no tools or complicated instructions. Thuma offers an 100-day trial, so we decided to try it.

It arrived promptly, and we were excited to set it up. We hoped the assembly would be as easy as they claimed since tossing out our bulky old frame was a real pain. But the instructions were so simple, and a few minutes later, you have a bed! No drilling or hardware needed.

So Thuma lived up to the 5-minute assembly, but what about the rest?

We also noticed that not only is The Bed made from upcycled wood, but the packaging was completely recyclable and didn’t include any styrofoam. Thuma takes sustainability very seriously and The Bed is GREENGUARD Gold certified.

Our first night in The Bed was amazing! We slept soundly through the night since the slats are cushioned for superior support and noise reduction. You can feel that the materials The Bed is made from are sturdy and of the best quality.

The Bed’s design is immaculate. Not only does it look fantastic in any room, but the edges have smooth corners for shin protection and the legs have pre-applied cork-padded bottoms to keep our floors scratch-free. Not to mention there’s tons of under-bed storage space, so we can finally declutter a bit.

We were looking for a bed to last us a lifetime, and The Bed, By Thuma is just that. If you’re in the market for a new bed, we’d highly recommend Thuma. Check them out today, you won’t regret it!