MID CENTURY MODERN - WIDE LEG
This solid walnut hardwood bed features wide tapered legs and flush mounted rails for a clean continuous line across the top edges of the bed. The headboard is available in 16" - 20" sizes - see our pillow guide in the images for help deciding. The bed pieces are finely sanded and the edges are left square and gently eased over to make them smoother and not sharp.

CUSTOM NOTE: The bed is being made just for you, and hopefully you will have it for a very long time, so why not take the time to think through its measurements? Once we know your mattress thickness, we will reach out to verify the specs for your bed and may offer some suggestions to make it work better for you. Looking at our listing pics, you may see that some appear to have more or less space beneath the bed and/or a larger or smaller gap on the headboard - these tweaks are possible if they make the bed work better for your needs. Ideally we want the sit height (top of mattress to the floor) to be comfortable for the bed's occupants, for the space beneath to be 5" - 13" (where the tapered legs look good,) and for the top of the mattress to overlap the bottom 1" - 3" of the headboard - with some consideration for future mattresses being a different thickness. I (Megan) do bed math in my sleep, so please just ask if you would like some help. I also take phone appointments if it's easier for you: https://calendly.com/mtnmule/30-minute-meeting

WALNUT
Beautiful black walnut is the darkest wood we offer, and can range from a medium brown to a dark rich brown. Sometimes we see a little bit of light sapwood, sometimes darker chocolate brown streaks or even a purple hue. When making our headboards from two pieces of wood, we work very hard to match the color and grain so it appears nearly seamless. Because wood is a natural product, its beauty marks are normal, and may include knots, knot holes, worm holes, large streaks or sections of light or blond sapwood and/or variations in grain and color. These variations are what make each piece unique. Order our wood samples here: www.etsy.com/listing/240464818/

PRIVATE STOCK
If you are interested in something really fancy or sapwood-free for your headboard, or if you want to personally choose the wood for your headboard, we do sometimes have book matched pieces, figured pieces, and curly walnut at an extra charge. Please inquire if you are interested and we can show you what we have available now.

OUR BEDS
Our bed frames are handcrafted from furniture-grade kiln-dried solid American hardwoods. Thoughtfully designed and constructed to last for generations, our beds are finished simply with a hand-rubbed coat of linseed oil to reveal the natural beauty of the wood. When you buy our beds, you can rest assured that you're not bringing questionable wood or dangerous chemicals into your home, because our wood is solid, new, furniture-grade lumber, our glue is low-VOC and our finish is 0% VOC. Many of our customers have chemical sensitivities, and many people purchase our bed frames for use with organic mattresses. With everything we build, we think about safety, ease of use, practicality and durability of our pieces for generations of use.

SPECS WITH 16" HEADBOARD
Straight headboard: 16"H
Headboard position: 24" - 40" from the floor
Platform / top of slats: 14.5" from the floor
Depth of mattress contained inside the rails: 1.5"
Rails: 7"H with 9"H space under the rails
Leg height: 16" & 40"
Legs: 4"W x 1.5"D, tapered bottoms, tops flush with headboard and rails
Finish: 0% VOC boiled linseed oil
Outer dimensions (approximate): T 42"W x 78"L | TXL 42"W x 83"L | F 58"W x 78"L | Q 64"W x 83"L | K 80"W x 83"L | CK 76"W x 87"L

***18" and 20" headboards will be 2" - 4" higher at the headboard end only***

MATTRESS SUPPORT
Our slats are untreated kiln-dried poplar hardwoods, 1.125" thick x 5.5" wide
We drill holes in the ends of our slats and include screws so you can screw them down if you wish (helps to alleviate potential noise.)
Standard slat spacing:
Twin & Full: 8 slats 3.7” apart
Queen & King & TwinXL: 9 slats 3.25" apart
Cal King: 10 slats 2.95" apart
Kiln-dried poplar center support & walnut leg are included on all King and California King size beds.
This bed is meant for just a mattress. Please contact us if we need to modify for box springs or a foundation.

A lower priced support option, which is equally strong, is for you to purchase untreated pine 2 x 6 slats from your local hardware store. They can be purchased and cut to size for $50 - $150. Should you choose to get them locally, we will tell you exactly what you need to get when you place your order, or feel free to request that info before you buy. *If you are getting your own slats, we will assume you want it set up for the standard amount of slats (9 for Q + K, 10 for CK) unless you tell us otherwise.*

ASSEMBLY
Our handmade hardwood beds are designed for easy home assembly. You will use a bit of glue, some dominoes, screws and a screwdriver, all of which are provided along with well-written instructions. Don't let that scare you, if you want to see instructions before you order, just ask. Once you have the legs attached to the head and foot rails, the bed is easily put together (and taken apart, should you move) with interlocking metal bed hardware. The slats are placed across the bed to create your platform, with a center support beam and leg running from head to foot on the King and California King.

CUSTOMIZATION
Each bed we make is different, so don't be afraid to ask us for what you want. Common requests are larger rails, a small footboard, more clearance under the bed, a higher or lower mattress height, different slat spacing, different support for box springs, different woods, etc.

HELP!
Please don't let all of these choices confuse you; we are very responsive to questions and will even talk to you on the phone if you prefer. :) Send us a conversation if you would like more help, we want your bed to be exactly what you need because you'll have it for a long time! We often work with customers through several conversations before we get measurements just right, then sometimes make a custom listing so everything is easy and clear. We also make nightstands, dressers, desks, etc, and we do offer a multi-piece discount- please connect with us by email at info [!at] mountainmulehardwoods.com.

TIMELINE
Every bed is custom made to order. Please refer to the details provided at checkout for current build times; shipping usually takes 1 - 6 business days.

SHIPPING
Packing and shipping, or to-the-door delivery by courier for some locations, are included in this price. We will ship your bed in one or more very well packed oversize boxes via FedEx Ground with appointment delivery (where available.) This is the best option we have to get it there safely. Or, if you're up for a road trip to Limestone, Tennessee, you can save a little money and come pick it up at our shop. We will communicate with you via Etsy before we ship to be sure you know when to expect it.

FEE DISCLAIMER
Our Etsy prices include many of the fees associated with using their platform. When the fees increase, our prices on Etsy increase. Etsy collects sales tax for most states, while Mountain Mule Hardwoods collects sales tax just for Tennessee orders. Please feel free to get in touch with us *directly* if you have questions.

For any questions, custom requests, or more photographs of our beds, you can reach us here, by email info [!at] mountainmulehardwoods.com or see our website www.mountainmulehardwoods.com