MOKKO / BED BUYING GUIDE
Compare the materials, mattress support and delivery details before choosing a frame. Start with what is actually being built, then decide which design suits your room.
Modern usually describes clean lines and an uncluttered profile, often with a visually low frame. Japandi describes a design direction, not a material specification. Neither label tells you what is beneath a wood-grain surface.
A platform bed supports the mattress on a platform or slats without a box spring. Check the finished bed height as well as the frame: the mattress thickness changes how high the sleeping surface will be.
A wood-grain surface does not tell you everything about a bed. Ask what each component is made from, including the material beneath any decorative face. Wood veneer is real wood, but it describes a thin surface layer, not the core underneath.
| Material | What to look for | Durability and repair questions | Moisture response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid wood | Ask to see an exposed end or cross-section. Boards may be joined together; grain on the face alone is not proof. | Ask how the finish and damaged components can be repaired. Material choice alone does not establish the lifespan of the finished bed. | Wood expands and contracts as its moisture content changes. The construction needs to accommodate that movement. |
| Wood veneer | A thin real-wood face bonded to a separate core. Ask whether that core is solid wood, plywood, particleboard or MDF. | Assess the face, core and bonding together. Ask about veneer thickness before sanding or refinishing; sanding removes material. | Both the veneer and its core can respond to moisture. Different movement between layers can cause surface problems. |
| Particleboard | An uncovered edge can reveal pressed wood particles, often with finer particles at the faces. A decorative covering may hide them. | Ask about panel grade, connections and replacement parts, not just the surface finish. | Resistance varies with the resin and product specification. Wetting can cause thickness swelling that does not fully reverse. |
| MDF | A fibre-based panel rather than whole boards or visible coarse particles. Check the actual core, not its painted or veneered face. | Ask what can be repaired or replaced if an edge or surface is damaged. | Check the specified moisture resistance and edge protection. Do not assume every grade behaves the same way. |
Weight is a clue, not a reliable material test: wood species, moisture, panel density and component dimensions all affect it. Grain continuity can help you inspect an exposed edge, but a photograph or finished face alone cannot establish the core. If the edges are covered, ask for a material breakdown or sample rather than guessing.
Ask for the slat dimensions and spacing, then compare them with the support requirements for your exact mattress. Ask how the centre is supported for the size you are ordering, where any support legs meet the floor, and which parts need assembly. A material label or style photograph does not answer these questions.
MOKKO bed pages list a ventilated slat platform that supports the mattress without a box spring, and standard clearance of 10 inches from the floor to the underside of the side rail. Confirm the final clearance and outside dimensions for the selected design before production.
If you are choosing the mattress too, explore the MOKKO Extra Firm and Medium coir mattresses. Ask about compatibility rather than assuming one support specification suits every mattress.
These are not opposites. Made to order describes when a piece is produced; flat-pack describes how it is supplied for transport and assembly. A made-to-order bed can also need assembly. Ask each seller about production, stock, delivery and installation separately.
For an order made to your requirements, confirm which dimensions can change, the approved specification and the production schedule. For a packaged frame, check the actual package dimensions, what assembly involves and whether installation is included. In either case, ask who handles questions after delivery; do not assume a particular service or remedy.
MOKKO beds are made to order in Richmond, BC. Typical production time is 3-4 weeks. Production time is separate from the delivery date; confirm arrangements for your order before payment.
Local furniture delivery is a CAD $69 flat rate including installation within 25 km of the workshop at Unit 1, 11460 Voyageur Way, Richmond. Workshop pickup is available. For delivery outside that area, request a quote before payment. MOKKO has no showroom; workshop visits are by appointment.
Wood species, component dimensions, headboard design, finishing and the work involved in making and assembling a frame can all affect the price. Compare like-for-like sizes and included services, not just the photograph or headline price.
MOKKO bed frames are made to order in Richmond, BC, with Premium Pine as the standard timber. The internal structure remains Premium Pine; Kirameki's central headboard panel remains plywood. On the Low Pine Platform Bed, Hinoki Bed and Kirameki Bed only, Red Oak (+35%) and Maple (+50%) can be selected for the visible outer frame, including side rails and legs. Upgrade totals are calculated from the Premium Pine base price for the selected size.
| Bed frame | Twin starting price |
|---|---|
| Hinoki Bed | From CAD 819.38 |
| Full Panel Bed | From CAD 983.68 |
| Curved Panel Bed | From CAD 864.96 |
| Kirameki Bed | From CAD 928.56 |
| Shelf Headboard Bed | From CAD 1,074.84 |
| Slatted Headboard Bed | From CAD 910.54 |
| Low Pine Platform Bed | From CAD 966.00 |
Delivery charges and taxes are additional where applicable and are confirmed before payment.
