Simba Yasumi Solid Oak Bed with Headboard reviewed

The Yasumi is Simba’s Japandi-style oak bed, and its party trick is assembly. The joints use Japanese Sashimono joinery, so the corners slot together without nails, screws or tools, and Simba says two people can build it in about 15 minutes. This version has a low panelled headboard; the same frame is also sold without one as the Yasumi platform bed.

Materials and build

The frame and headboard are solid European oak in a Natural or Walnut finish with a subtle gloss, while the middle beam and support legs are solid pine. The plywood slats come attached to a fabric strip, so they roll out and push into place. Simba asks for care when lining up the corner joints, because forcing them can damage the parts. The bed is made in Vietnam and arrives in three boxes.

Sizes and prices

Prices were checked on simbasleep.com in October 2026 and are the same for both finishes. Delivery is £30. The range launched in July 2026, and its 11 reviews so far average 4.9 out of 5.

How it compares

Simba sells the Yasumi frame in three versions. The platform bed has no headboard and costs £150 less as a double; the upholstered version swaps this oak headboard for a padded, slip-on fabric one at the same price. Choose the oak headboard if you want an all-wood look that wipes clean. All three carry the 200-night trial and a 10-year guarantee.

We recommend the Yasumi if you move house often or dread flat-pack instructions, and if you like a low, calm silhouette. It is pricier than the Sherwood for similar solid wood, its slats are plain plywood rather than sprung, and there is no storage underneath.