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I saw this a few days ago while searching the internet, generally, for modern bedding.

My first reaction was that it looked like a cheesy version of the case study bed. My view of the bed hasn't changed.

And the price!!! More than twice the price of the case study bed from modernica.

cute but looks like a possible DIY project

Ahh I saw this at ABC Home & Carpet! It had Area linens on it but I didn't know it was an Area bed. That price... ouch. The Muji bed has a similar look but for under $1000.

definite DIY project.. some 2x4s, screws, brackets, wood stain. ha!

duckumu, do you have a link to the muji bed? I couldn't find anything similar.

oops, looks like I was mistaken about the Muji bed. I thought I remembered the headboard being just a big block of wood, but it's not.

http://www.muji.eu/pages/furniture.asp?V=1&PID=788&CHK=Y

Anyone know where I could get those silver brackets online?

I love when designers undeniably copy another design and then have the audacity to charge more for their version.

Is it a nice looking bed? Yes. Is it worth the price tag? Not nearly.

I appreciate the wood is sustainable, but as others have mentioned the design is basic enough that with some basic DIY skills could make it. I'm not impressed.

Where in the world is the business sense in knocking something off in order to charge MORE? Where is the originality and creative inspiration we've come to expect from Area? And who are these deep-pocketed clueless people that they plan on selling these beds to?

This is a complete embarrassment and does a disservice to an otherwise creative brand.

davidasposted, these are not identical, but they are similar to the legs used on the case study bed:

http://www.ianmaclean.com/

I'm so glad I saw this. I was loving the Area, but it's a rip off compared to the case. Okay, so does anyone know a great matching dresser for the case? The one they make it a little too chunky and less retro to me.

Thanks!