On Christmas Day this year, PIL accompanied us to the Furniture Mall to check out king-sized beds.
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We had recently taken a look at the beds sold in this shop and liked what we saw.
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We ordered a king-sized bed.
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The padding is beige in colour.
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The bed frame measures 77" (width) x 84" (length).
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The legs of the bed are 6" high.
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The bed rest is 5" high. As such, the mattress will be 11" above ground level.
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The padded headboard is 11" thick.
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We selected the standard 8" thick Dunlopillow mattress but requested for the firmer mattress.
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The bed comes with two complimentary pillows.
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We will be having the side tables custom-made.
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We were advised to state a tentative delivery date which can be postponed if need be but would be difficult to bring forward.
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We decided to indicate a tentative delivery date of 15 January 2011.
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The model of the mattress is called "Back Rest". Such a cute name!
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This is the first time that we are buying a king-sized bed.
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I think that Princess will enjoy playing on the bed. *grin*