2013-12-08T17:44:19Ztag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/thread/post/space-saving-furnituretag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/844/32642013-12-08T17:44:19ZSursumCorda<p>By the way, the latest version of the bunk beds has &quot;a special mechanism that allows the upper bunk to tilt down so the linens on the upper bed can be</p> <p>changed while standing on the floor.&quot; That has to be worth something!</p>tag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/844/32632013-12-08T17:42:29ZSursumCorda<p>Hmm, that makes me think of another side to the story, Janet. In a culture where most people live in apartments (New York City, Europe), money spent on high-quality furniture that can move with you may be a better investment than paying higher rent for a bigger apartment. The rent money's just gone, but the furniture is still yours.</p>tag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/844/32622013-12-08T14:48:54ZEric<p>Very, very cool.</p>tag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/844/32612013-12-08T13:38:36ZJanet<p>That's way super cool. I'll play devil's advocate and give a few words in defense of the price.</p> <ol> <li><p>Lifetime guarantee. If they really mean it, then the investment in good quality furniture is worth double.</p> </li> <li><p>European style bed springs and mattresses are pricey to start with.</p> </li> <li><p>With many cities high rent rates, saving a few square meters in rent space can quickly make up for the price of the furniture.</p> </li> <li><p>There's something to be said for handling well-built furniture, and it looks lovey to handle. It could bring you a small plesure every day, which over your lifetime would be less than a cup of coffee a day . . .</p> </li> </ol> <p>Still, Stephan says we're not getting any. :( IKEA is still our source for beds.</p>