Our New Edland Four-Poster Bed from IKEA: Assembled and Sleeping
Last time we introduced our new bed — Ed, the Edland four-poster bed from IKEA — it was still waiting for assembly. We finally built it, slept on it, and wanted to share the process and first impressions as part of our bedroom refresh.
The assembly was straightforward. We followed IKEA’s recommendation to add the Skorva steel support beam, which gave us the extra stability needed for our heavy mattress. With that support in place, the frame feels solid enough to handle the mattress and the usual bedroom activity — two adults, a very enthusiastic chihuahua named Hamburger, and the occasional baby cuddle session.
Because I assembled most of it solo while Sherry tended to Clara, I didn’t capture every step with photos. The instructions and pieces lined up well, and the process moved quickly once everything was unpacked. I resisted the urge to provide a blow-by-blow “screw number 1, screw number 2” narrative and decided instead to fast forward to the finished bed and how it’s settling into the room.
There were of course a few comic moments during assembly — the mattress wrestling match was real. Sherry joined me for the heavy lifting to get our mattress onto the elevated frame, and together we managed it without any casualties. The relief of moving off the floor after more than two weeks of sleeping on a mattress on the floor was immediate and dramatic.
We love that the Edland sits noticeably higher than our old bed, offering a more elevated sleeping position, without sacrificing comfort when getting in and out. The height suits both of us — Sherry appreciates the ease of climbing in, and I like the extra clearance. Burger (our dog) adapted quickly; he’s a talented little jumper and hasn’t needed the bench we placed at the end of the bed, though the bench doubles nicely as an entry step and a surface for setting things down.
There’s still work to do in the room: paint, textiles, and a few finishing touches. The ceiling fan currently sits a little close to the top of the four-post canopy, but there’s still adequate clearance. We plan to swap that fan for a fixture that coordinates better with the new bed and overall design, but for now it’s functional and gives us a sense of the room’s layout and scale.
Next up is color: we’re leaning toward a grayish-blue with green undertones to complement the teal accents we’ve been dreaming about. That palette should make the white bed frame pop while creating a calm, layered feel in the bedroom. We’ll also be upgrading the duvet to a slightly larger size so the sides hang more generously and minimize the nightly tug-of-war over covers. Our current West Elm duvet will be happily repurposed for the guest room once we get a properly sized bed in there.
Overall, we’re thrilled with how Ed anchors the room. The four-poster silhouette immediately gives the bedroom a more finished and intentional look, and the assembly proved manageable even when one partner is occupied with childcare. It’s a satisfying first step in our bedroom makeover and a big relief after weeks of floor-sleeping.
We’ll keep sharing updates as we paint, choose bedding, and add furniture and decor. For now, we’re enjoying a proper bed, better posture in the mornings, and a room that finally feels like it’s on its way to becoming a cozy, finished bedroom.
P.S. If you missed our recent TV appearance, there’s a chance it might rerun — and we’re still a little nervous thinking about it.