The problem we had was in buying an Eastern King mattress. Hawaii has mostly California Kings. However, because Art goes to bed a lot earlier than me, I thought we should get the wider Eastern mattress that would have enough room so that I wouldn't disturb him.
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There are very few Eastern King bedroom sets and even fewer that we like. Then I had an idea. Why not see if we can buy a bed frame at Slumber World and then try going next door to Home World and see if we can find a bedroom set to match?
Incredibly, we have come pretty close, I think. Irene, our sales associate at Home World took a drawer from the cherry wood set and we walked over together to Slumber World and checked on the color match with their Eastern King platform frame. It was Slumber World's Karene who suggested we do this. Woo hoo! It worked. Well, it worked with the floor model. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the furniture delivered will also match as nicely. (And yes, the bedroom set was on sale. Were you wondering?)We'll be getting the night stands next week, but the rest of the furniture won't get here until November-January. That's the price we pay for living in Hawaii.
It's taken us two years to make this decision and I sure am glad it's over!
Now... for the other stuff. Sigh. I wonder how long it will take us to get this move to Hawaii completed.
I thought my husband took his time...but two years? LOL
ReplyDeleteSo glad you've found something at last.
Two years is a long time. The frame and set look lovely. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWe still have ours, which we purchased in 1979 from BJ's (predecessor of Homeworld). It's all in pretty good shape and we are not in the market for a new set. Besides, very few people visit our master bedroom so we don't need to impress anybody.
Congratulations! We take a long time over decisions too - well, Barry does ;-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations ! Great that you finally found what you were looking for.The set is looking good.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes Chandan wants me to tell you that he is happy too !Sends his regards to Art and you
wonderful news, and it looks like just your style!
ReplyDeleteI remember a post way back about this lol! You and I could not be more different with this, I know what I like and am very decisive! And there I was thinking I would love to live in Hawaaii, what with the scenery, weather, and lack of snakes. But my patience would be sorely tested!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice I think.
You've chosen a beautiful design for your bedroom set, Kay, and you've been clever in your means to get the design you wanted.
ReplyDelete"California Kings .... Eastern Kings ...."
ReplyDeleteI wasn't even aware there were such names. Blissfully.
I never heard of an eastern king..we have just a king
ReplyDeleteThe Eastern King is the regular King. The California King is longer and a little thinner. Since Hawaii people tend to be shorter, you'd THINK we'd have more Eastern Kings. Sheesh!
ReplyDeleteI have a relative who has a hard time making decisions. She has never owned a bedroom set or bedspread because she couldn't make up her mind. They always kept their undies in cardboard boxes. They were married close to 50 years when he died. I doubt now she will ever have a bedroom set or a bedspread. At least you aren't that slow.
ReplyDeleteAh, decisions, decisions! They can be a pain in the whatever! But you've done it!! That's all that counts, Kay! Can't wait to see the final result! Have a great week -- hopefully one with few or no decisions to make!!!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
you'll always have another project to improve or repair something-that's called life. great choice of a bedroom set. my hubby and I still sleep on a queen sized bed and he's over 6 ft tall and I'm no shorty. lol!
ReplyDeleteYay! What a beautiful bedroom set you've chosen. I think the manner in which you made the choice was a great one, sounds as if you had great salespeople. Now to decide on the sheet and comforter set???
ReplyDeleteCheryl: Sheet and comforter set??? Aaaaack!
ReplyDeleteWow! You guys are as slow as my sister at decision making. I'm more of a spur of the moment type gal. Glad you've finally come up with a plan and hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteEven though it took 2 years it is a fabulous choice! Enjoy it when it comes!!
ReplyDeleteI always have to chuckle at your tortuous decision making. I hope you will be very pleased with your choice. It looks beautiful to me.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, that must be a relief to have found the right choice. I must say I am very impressed with the salespeople at these two stores. They have put the customer first. Kudos to them.
ReplyDeleteAn English Girl Rambles
We bought our queen-sized mattress set at the Slumber World on Beretania. That is the best mattress ever, and it is so stable, I can tap dance on one side while Amoeba, a very light sleeper, dozes peacefully on the other. It is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you finally found the set you want. I wish you many peaceful dreams on it.