I had one maybe 5-6 years ago. It was so noisy and flimsy, even when I was sleeping alone! I would recommend spending more money to get a better one if you can swing it. I think I kept mine for a year before I couldn’t stand using it anymore

No experience with tarva but I have the Stagstua bed, it’s incredibly sturdy and I have disassembled it 3 times to move and had no issues. It’s also pretty inexpensive. I also purchased the fyresdal daybed second hand and have had luck with it too. Just some other options if you decide against the Tarva.

I disagree with some of the blanket statement comments about quality. I’ve had a lot of ikea furniture for many years. If you buy the solid wood or metal, not the absolute cheapest options, and take care of it, it can last a long time.

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I have one and don’t have issues with it being flimsy like someone else said. I’ve had it several years and really like it.

Years ago, I found a company online that sold the metal panel-style bed platforms used in almost every hotel room in the US. Most online companies sell only to hotels, but I was persistent and found one that would sell to consumers. I wanted to prevent my pets from venturing underneath. They’re not cheap (over $100 US), but you can buy the height you want to the inch, they’re rock-solid, and they WILL last forever.

I have had mine for about five years now. It has been totally fine. No noise that is notable to me. But I am also not expecting perfection out of a very reasonably priced frame. The only thing I didn't like was that it was so low to the ground. A set of risers took care of that quite well for me.

I have a tarva and i really like it, have moved three times with it and it is still Solid.

We have the Tarva but are using it with a box spring right now. Once we switch we’ll get the better bed slats (Lonset not Luroy). It’s not noisy and it seems sturdy but we’ve only had it for 6 months. Collectively my partner and I are around 350 lbs, if it makes a difference.

I had this for a year, moved and sold on Craigslist, and then bought the same model on Craigslist in my new place and have had it for another 2 years. I love it! It’s cheap and gets the job done. It’s not a luxury bed frame by any means though so not sure if it’s a BIFL, eventually I could see myself wanting to upgrade as it’s pretty bare bones.

I’ve had it for about 5 years at this point, disassembled and reassembled once for a move. I got the more expensive slats to go with it. Zero issues.

I can't recommend anything if you're looking to spend Tarva money, but I would absolutely unequivocally NOT recommend a Tarva as a BIFL bedframe. I might not evem recommend it as a BIF-a-year-of-college bedframe, anyway. I had one my senior year of college. Very noisy and creaky, the design of the joinery is really low grade. And to boot, mine collapsed and destroyed itself when I had a special guest sharing the bed with me...

I've since graduated and am now sleeping on a Room and Board Parsons frame. It's welded steel (and aluminum slats), heavy as hell, horrible when it's time to move, but doesn't make a peep and will never break on me, so that's where I went with my money ultimately

Ikea bed frames are garbage, you are better off screwing some 2 by 4s together your self if you want a cheap one that doesn't snap in half within 2 years.

If you have means to build one your self it's very simple and you can find plenty of easy designs from the internet, all you really need is a saw, some screws + screwdriver and wood.

I can’t imagine much of what IKEA sells is BIFL. I’ve definitely had some things last but not furniture

I'd recommend you not conclusion shop on the internet. State your location, budget and desires and get answers to your question. Or you will be back here and conclusion shopping again and again.