Bombay is not exactly excellent quality. It is ok quality for the money, but I'd only buy items from them that no one would be touching constantly (like a wall mirror, pictures, etc.) I love Bombay for their accessories, but Bombay furniture... not-so-much.

Bob Smith is absolutely correct. However, sometimes people do not have the money to purchase the highest quality, or they like to change their style constantly. If affordability is an issue, buying one-piece-at-a-time works well to accumulate high-end goods.

Dropping a high-end chair down the stairs is unlikely as the sheer weight of the item would preclude a 10 year old from carrying it by him/her self.

The Travis loft bed (w/ the chair in the picture) - link below. I spent $509 on the bed, w/ their 40% off sale. It's absolutely gorgeous and is perfect for his room (which is small).

Here is a link that might be useful: Travis loft bed

snookums--you are right! I have a very, high quality, top notch bed that we bought from an auction at about 80% less than you can buy from the manufacturer. I will refrain from naming them. I love the quality and the bed and am very pleased with it especially for the price. However, I can scratch the finish with my finger nail while I make it up every morning if I'm not careful. I like the quality of it because it is made from good wood and excellent craftsmanship. I know I will be able to pass it on to my daughter one day and she will be able to pass it on to her children. The furniture will hold up for generations, but the finish made need to be redone.

My son 6yo wants wants wants the BOMBAY KIDS loft bed but I can't imagine spending nearly 1K on anything that can't carry him into college and beyond. He has the LOUVERED bed (also by Bombay) which I bought on clearance for 150$ (and still regretted every pennies!). Some furniture develops 'patina' with use, these things just look bad when it's scratched. Especially on the chestnut finish, every scratches and ding make the bed look really shabby!! Recently I went to the showroom and just by checking the quality of the floor's model, I know these furnitures won't stand the test of time. The desk and dresser on the floor are already falling apart!!!

I'm planning to replace his bombay's bed with a better quality solid wood one. Any suggestion??

Here's my sons loft .. I just finished it. I had it made by a local builder from solid unfinished yellow pine. It is rated for 2 adults to sleep on. It is so sturdy!
I sanded All the edges rounded .. filled the knotholes, sanded. Stained with blue finish & Sealed with a Matte finish. It looks even better with the bedding on it .. the dust ruffle comes down & hides the unfinished part.
It is Full size.. and has a HUGE playspace underneath which is what I wanted for his small room :)
I am soo happy with it.
This piece will definitely hold up & can go to college with him.
The finish isn't factory perfect but I know it will last!

Oops forgot the Pic :)

Here is a link that might be useful:

lorrie, you should take post another pic that shows the whole area, when you get a chance.