Investing in quality furniture is priority number one when it comes to the way I shop. I always think about the things my parents owned growing up, and the fact that some of their furniture has lasted them far over 20 years at this point. That's why quality truly matters. So when it came time for me to invest in a bed frame—one I would hopefully own for 20+ years—I looked to one of my favorite brands that I know offers true craftsmanship: The Citizenry.

I was first introduced to the brand many years ago and feel in love with its soft home linens, but more importantly, smart brand ethos. Committed to ethically sourcing products and artisan craftsmanship from around the world, The Citizenry supports countries all over the globe while helping smaller communities. Sure, that helps you feel good about where you're putting your cash, but it also means you're getting a top-tier product too.

Earlier this year, the brand released its first line of large furniture with bed frames, and I knew this was the choice for me. There are a couple of different styles, but I choose the Laurel Bed Frame, which is customizable. I have it in a king size, with gray natural linen, and walnut oak accents. When I say this thing is beautiful, I mean it—"beautiful" doesn't even do it justice. It instantly made my bedroom feel like a totally new, relaxing space. My mattress slipped right into it and it feels solid and sturdy. I love the fact that it has a large headboard, and even a perfect little footboard. (Although, the footboard is still low enough I can jump out of my bed from the bottom without even noticing it.)

The brand offered white glove delivery service and set it all up for me. It was truly a seamless experience. While I could rave about it forever, there's one main point I want to make aside from just the style. It is the perfect height and has so much under-bed storage space. There aren't a ton of "legs" under the bed so I can stuff a lot under there. Plus, at seven inches tall, it holds my favorite under-bed organizers which are on the larger side. My old bed frame couldn't house these, and it was the main reason I let it go.

This is the most stylish and functional bed that I will hopefully own forever, and I couldn't recommend it enough. Sure, it costs a pretty penny, but I would rather spend that once, than $1,000 every five years like everyone else. This is made to last. —Krista Jones, Commerce Director

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