Hi AUntieTay My husband bought me the Dream Box 2 months ago for our 27 year anniversary. I retired 2 years ago and I love my Dream Box. Having this dream box, has made me so much organized. I love crafting. It took my husband 6 hours to put this box together. I have not had any issues yet. Thank you so much for this review!
Thank you for sharing. I did purchase the DreamBox back in November. I’m a widow and downsized with my 2 children. For someone who doesn’t have a lot of space, it helped me a great deal after I moved into a townhome to set up a craft space for myself. It is very costly but it is worth the investment. Thank you for your video 🤗
This is a great idea, but I believe that the expense put it out of reach for so many people. Thank you for doing an honest review. You could DIY this with bookshelves which is what I did for around $100. Unique Crafty Corner will show you how. But remember when you put legs/wheels on anything the lighter it has to be to move around.
Thank you so much for your honesty! I wanted one of these for so long and then my husband offered to do a custom build for me. At first I told him no and now over the last several months I’ve been getting excited about it. Your video has made me feel even more blessed that I have a husband that can build it for me.
You DO have one of THE very special ones! I DO have a suggestion before you have him begin... ((this comes from having my fella "adapt" some JetMax (Hobby Lobby) cubes, but NOW they are inappropriate to the needs! DRAT!!)) Find boxes of EVERY configuration (cracker, cereal, snacks -- the ones from Costco are sturdier than the grocery store ones) and, first, arrange and configure your stash into THEM! Also, remember that the MOST efficient, LEAST FRUSTRATING storage system keeps everything ONE ITEM (or I D E N T I C A L items!) deep. I'm sure you've had to pull out the extra veggie cans to get to the soup -- unless you have a walk-in pantry. CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS done by the fella who came up with EZSTUDRACK System. HE stated the theory for me, and now I totally "get it". Good luck with your project!! Or should I say, Hope your project went well!?!?
I have one, but I do agree 100% with everything you've said. I am retired, have had my own crafting businesses in the past, but crafting is my biggest hobby. I do everything from painting, scrapbooking, calligraphy, and card making. I think that it is great for everything except the cardmaking because of the size and shape of the bins. Card makers need straight, flat sided bins to hold our staple supplies like cards, stamps, dies, and embossing folders. Also, the extras are very expensive. I actually have nicer bins purchased from Homegoods that are aesthetically better and fit my storage need better. I think that Scrapbox should sell the box separately, then have smaller container sets/groups for specific craft types as add-ons. My experience with customer service has been great.
Thank you for the honesty! I feel so much better with the choice I made..... I looked at these probably a year ago and closed the page really quick when I saw the price. It can stay a dream. I had money to spend but couldn’t justify that much, even if I love to craft. Instead I got on ikeas sight and bought some shelving units, a peg board, bins and completely reorganized the closet into its own crafting station. Best part, I can fit my knitting machine on the top of the shelving unit at a comfortable height for use. I just use my desk and a dresser I picked up for $5 as my work surface. In total, including a full wall of bookshelves from ikea (talk about a dream 😍 I love my home library), a roll top desk (I got years before), the $5 dresser, and a Victorian couch (great reading spot), I probably spent less than 2000 on the whole office/crafting room.
I would love to see picture of it. because i got ikea over here in the netherlands. But i think it would cost me a leg and a arm only to ship the dreambox over here
Been researching this for a long time (since it came out several years). Price is steep but been saving up for this bad boy. Crafting is my therapy and plan on doing it more often once I can get organized better. We just moved into a new home and our flex room is empty and has wonderful natural light to work in. This piece will help hide my madness of creations. Looking forward to getting one once I've collected enough pennies! I'm almost there. Thank you for your review. I value everyone's opinion and put them in consideration on this item.
Oh my goodness. You’re so awesome. I love your integrity. I rarely comment. An ad I’d the DB popped up yesterday and apparently overnight, waking up to it seemed serendipitous and of course trying to find the price led me to your channel. I’m so grateful.
Thanks for your perspectives. I finally bought one last year after my husband, an intermediate-level hobby cabinet maker, said he couldn’t make one for the cost and quality of the original. I haven’t had any of the leg or door problems you noted. I don’t fit into any of the categories of buyers you recommend - I’m a passionate crafter, we’re done paying for our kids’ college, we saved up and could finally buy one. We assembled it ourselves, so that was a savings. It’s a dream indeed - it’s rock solid. The quality, design, all the bins are simply terrific. I’m so glad we could get the real thing.
I’ve had mine since Christmas. My husband put it together in about 8 hours from scratch and he said the instructions and how it was packed in sections was great. I haven’t had the problems you had my table legs are very secure and my light is fine. I did have the gap between the doors once it was full but my husband adjusted it at the hinges. He said it was the weight of things I had in the doors so I still have a small gap but nothing too bad. You should get back to them about the problems you have with yours. There is no excuse for poor customer service especially with the cost being so high. They have only been supplying direct to the UK for a short time. I personally think it was worth every penny as I now have everything together instead of all over the place. I watched your review of the dream cart. I really would love one of those now too.
Hi Anne! So glad to hear that your experience in building the DreamBox was great. We aren't sure exactly how honest this review is in regard to our customer service comments as we did send her a whole new Crown Light and table leg. Kenna, our employee who was in touch with her during the process, sent her multiple emails but didn't hear back. So glad to hear that you are loving your DreamBox. Are you a member of our FB Family group? We think you would love it and you would be able to see other crafter's DreamBoxes. Its a fun community to be a part of. facebook.com/groups/ScrapBoxFamily/
Thank you so much for your honesty, after watching your video and a few others I decided to make one which I just finished!!! It fits my needs and it was under $300.00, decorated and all. Thanks again
Thank you for your honest review. I fall into the first category that you mentioned. I just retired and I love crafting. I have been dreaming about having an organized, dedicated craft space. I have been building up my craft inventory for years and I really need to organize it so that I know what I have. I think that I will be purchasing a Dreambox in the near future. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for your wonderful honesty and that you care about people and don't want them to go into debt without really considering their needs. You are honorable.
I bought one a few weeks ago and am waiting for it to arrive. I’m a professional artist and designer, and have a TON of supplies. So much so that it gets overwhelming to find things. This is going to make life sooooo much easier!
Really appreciate your honesty Tay! I'm having trouble finding reviews from influencers who actually bought the Dreambox themselves. But despite the company sending it to you for free, I think this is about as close to an unbiased review as you can find. I totally agree about finances and not going into debt - especially for wants and not needs.
The main reason I started watching your videos was your honesty! The fun of everything you put into things is a bonus. Thank you for being honest about it - it seems like the Cons are more of 'minor' things, not huge deal breakers - other than the price. But I have seen some people make their own versions of the Scrapbox that might be something worth looking into if money is the big thing for people. (one couple bought 4 shelving units from walmart at something like $50 each, bought more shelves, and customized, painted, etc. for their own DIY of it) No, the DIY ones won't have all the qualities, but still good for a quarter of the price.
I love mine and it's worth every penny! If you want it save up for it like I did and I'm no way near retired, or professional I scrap as a hobby and I love the organization of it...
Glad to hear this. I'm toying with the idea of starting a business, but I just like the idea of having this. My new apartment won't have a computer desk and I think this will be great for that as well as my crafting hobby. I probably won't ever start a business, but just for the things I like to do craft wise, I want this!
Are you a member of our FB Family group Pamela? We think you would love it and you would be able to see other crafter's DreamBoxes. Its a fun community to be a part of. facebook.com/groups/ScrapBoxFamily/
Thank you for your honest review. I love the concept of the dream box because I live in a small home. It would be easier for me to justify the spend if there weren’t starting to be more and more reports of quality issues. Like you, I don’t like to leave reviews that contain any negative comments or cons, but please know your honest review is greatly appreciated.
thank you for the review. I ordered this a month ago and was waffling about cancelling it because I COULDN'T Find ANY(!) Negative reviews. That is not natural to human nature and smells of suppression. Your review has affirmed for me that it was the right decision to purchase this... (indeed, I'm in your category #1 of people who Should buy it). I'm also impressed at how well you comprehend the necessity of handling money like the tool that it is. Your integrity Rocks.
Thank you so much for your honest review. I am an Art & Craft Instructor of many techniques from Bob Ross oil Painting, to folk art acrylic decorative painting, wearable art, custom jewelry design, sculpture with many mediums, Face & Body painting and the list just goes on. That's why the Dream Box seems like a MUST for my studio. Come to think of it, I may need one for the classroom that my students can put together and fill with class supplies. Hmmnn .....
I am so excited as I am waiting for mine at the end of this month!!! It has been a year long plan as I have many boxes that have been stored in the designated "craft room" and it's a project to sort through! But I'm motivated with my vision of it completed. I am almost able to retire and plan to spend more time sewing & crafting in an organized area that provides ease of use abd fosters creativity! 🌼💕🐞
Really great review! Appreciate the honesty and hearing what you think of as the cons, I fell you were very respectful and didn’t trash them whatsoever. It does look amazing and if you don’t have dedicated space, maybe but you could do a lot with 3k in your craft room!👍
8.5 hours to assemble by a very experienced carpenter with assistance from me. Parts require 2 people at various points. I have the Original Scrapbox from the original company. It has some features no longer available through this company’s iteration that are very nice. I have had mine for over 5 years and I love it. I store 2 sewing machines, Gemini machines, mats, etc. I sew decorative pillows, kids clothes. I make jewelry and all my materials and tools fit in this unit, I do junk journals and all my materials fit. It is pricey and the cost to have it assembled added to the overall cost. I feel it is well worth it, but then I have had no problems whatsoever so maybe I just got lucky. Or, the company who took it over is cutting corners? Who knows. Your review was very thorough and fair. Thank you for your insights and honesty.
I have this one and I had it in my garage for 8 mts before I could open it, because we where moving out of state and didn't want to put it together and then move it. With all this said, I moved across states and it all made it with no breakage and it only took us 5 hours to put together and it was not that hard to put together. I absolutely love it and have not had any problems with it. I just would like to make it look as pretty as you have made it. Thank you for the great advice and ideas.
Thank you for the honest review. I think the concept is wonderful and am so grateful to those creative crafters who could deconstruct the concept and come up with an affordable option.
Thank you for the honest review some people don't understand that an honest review is set on your own personal opinion on the subject and you certainly say several times that it's a personal choice to spend that much money on an item, and just cause you got it for free dosen't mean your going to lie about how you feel about it. Unfortunately you got a $3,000 dream box with malfunctions and if you had paid that much for it than things would have really been sucky having to even take the extra time to deal with customer service and waiting for the company to fix the issues so I totally get where your coming from. I'm glad some people like the product and is willing to spend 3,000 for it and I understand for those who just wouldn't no matter how great it may seem, personal I couldnt afford it I can barely afford any craft supplies let alone a 3,000 craft organizer even with a discount most my stuff I get is used at a thrift store or offerup so props to those who can and is willing to spend that much and props to those who just don't your honest review was great no matter what anyone else say you just keep doing your thing auntie tay with much love
You have the same beliefs I have about money. I’m 46 years old, never been in debt, never needed a credit card. I like to save then buy but only if I use it what ever it my be. I’m a hobby artist. It’s so lovely to see a young person feel strongly about these beliefs. 👍😀 this product seems to suit a crafter not an artist. I’ve not seen an artist with one of these yet unless you have and can point me in there direction.
I was considering getting one of these and thought I'd do a bit of research before I stumbled upon your video. You've brought up great points in both the pros and cons. Thank you for this honest review! Subscribed!
I love mine...got it on BF sale. Paying with 0% interest over 6 months. I agree with you regarding the doors and I will add that the magnetic closure came off. Perhaps better quality control. I think another pro is the ease of putting it together...if you have help to lift it. I also purchased the side tables which I do not recommend as they are not foldable...they have to be removed and stored elsewhere. The pegs holding the shelves break easily and given the price should’ve been metal. Thank you for your honest review. You rock!
DreamCraft Journals How much of a discount do they do for Black Friday? I’ve seen several comments from people over many sites they bought at great discount on BF.
It is So Nice to have such an honest review !!! I am one who has really been thinking of getting one for my new craft room that is not as big as I expected . Crafting is my "Calgon" ! My problem right now is that they seem to be out of all of the bins . It seems like you need to buy them separately ! You my Dear have done everyone a great justice ! And if the company isn't made honestly known about the cons then they can't fix them ! I would like to know if they did fix your problems . Thank You !
Thank you so much for the honest review! My husband got one for me for Mother's Day ( or should I say he made up the difference between what I had already saved and the price with the Mother's Day sale. ) We are waiting for it to ship now so I am glad to see what to look out for. I totally agree with you that folks should pay for it up front and not finance. Debt free for life! :D
I saw a girl make something similar with four tall shelves from Walmart and some hinges and wheels. So that may be an option.. It's the option I'm going to try
I bought this several years ago because I primarily do my crafting in the dining room. My intention was to move it out of the dining room while having holiday meals. Well, that was not the case! This is so heavy that i could not even attempt to move or want to move it for fear of it coming apart. It probably would be fine, but there is no way I could roll this over a door jam. I do love the unit. My husband put it together (comes in hundreds of pieces) and it took him about 8 hours.
My thought if wanting to move this whole unit after assembly was to have several modifications. One would be that the hinges have a removable slip pin like room doors. Two might be a change of the wheels at the bottom. Three is that this might be good to be a two or three section unit instead of a single unit. Hearing about the lighting issue is cause for concern to potential customers especially hearing the lack of company response.
@@pamm2230 i plan to make a box, however, you have some excellent suggestions. Change the wheel to larger casters than i have seen is on my list also. But doing this in sections is really a great idea for me. I am more artist than crafter. But starting to craft more for a charity as i am retired. So i am now thinking instead of attaching everything in one piece attach 2 sets of bookcases. And just sit them side by side. For me my need is about storage so in on set i can store all my art and drawing supplies and the other set my sewing crafting needlepoint supplies. What are removable slip pins? I didnt get that part.
@@edenheaven5175 I saw it on a mini van build (sorry can't remember which one right now). It's just like regular hinges but the pin (like on your doors of your home) look like allen wrench pins in the shape of the letter "L" and they can be removed to separate the two objects being hinged together. The end of the L can sometimes have a ring on it to make it easier to grab and remove.
First of all, kudos to you for doing an honest review. No one does honest reviews anymore. They get it for free, say they love it, give you a code, and tell you to buy it. That's not honest! Second, I watched all the videos for a DIY Dreambox and want to offer some more insight. I saw the one made with the Walmart bookshelves and the one made with the Ikea Pax system and wood from HD. I decided I wanted a more custom look, or at least a look closer to a real Dreambox, so I went 100% Ikea Pax. The cheapest option is the Walmart bookshelves, and if I lived in an apt or small home, that's what I'd go with! I'm fortunate that we just bought our first home, so I wanted something BIG and went Pax route. You can 100% do a Dreambox with 1-large (39 3/8) Pax frame and 2- small (19 5/8) Pax frames. There's two height options, lots of accessories, and is easy to do it. This is what I bought and was going to do! However, I wanted more storage and had the space for a full on system. I went back to Ikea and purchased two more large frames to cover the width of my wall. Then I used their planning tool and planned my shelves, cubbies, and baskets. I went to Marshall's and Ross for baskets and and got 3-in-1 basket sets for $6. The Ikea insert basket things were very expensive imo, about $60 I think!! This all took time. I had to make multiple trips to Ikea because I didn't have the money to drop all at once, so I bought a little at a time. I also would need things that I forgot and would go back. It took about 2 months. I ended up with an entire wall of the Pax and now have SO MUCH STORAGE!! I use half for my cookie business and half for our homeschool stuff. This is what made me decide to just go all in with the cabinets, instead of just a box, because we have homeschool as well. I have shelves, drawers, baskets, and even pull out shelves. All part of the Pax Komplement line and they are beautiful. I spent about $1000 -$1200 on it all but I have way more storage than a Dreambox. It's also customized to what I wanted, instead of scrapbooking sizes. I do want to add however, that the clear containers do cost more at Ikea but they are actual drawers. If you were to get all clear drawers, to imitate the clear bins in the Dreambox, it would be substantially more and maybe worth it to go with the Dreambox. I just couldn't justify getting a Dreambox, knowing that it's basically Ikea quality. It's not real solid wood and that would be the only way I'd dole out $3500! But like I said, if you're wanting it all clear, then a Dreambox is worth it for that look. I think with all that you get and the bins, that it's worth it. I just needed more space and didn't want to drop the money. Hope this helps and is not too confusing!😅🤣❤🤷🏻♀️
Hi there! We just wanted to clarify, prices start at $2199. We as well offer multiple sales throughout the year. The price is due to the high quality of wood and it being handmade here in the USA.
Thank you for this review. I have put this in my cart a number of times, but I too cannot seem to pull the trigger. Now I am happy I haven’t. It is definitely an excellent idea, but it is a ton of money.
Hi, thank you for the honest review. I fit in category 1, enjoying my sustainable retirement. I am finally the full-time student I always wanted to be. In my "studio" (a normal small bedroom) I practice music, have zoom calls for classes, do crafts and read/journal. I have 3 saxophones with related gear, lots of music, and a keyboard. I do some junk journals, scrapbooks, make small gifts. Right now I feel like I am in constant "stuff management". The reason I am considering purchasing it is to contain my craft stuff, in a room used primarily for music practice. I am thinking I would take the doors off my standard 6' closet and put this inside, so it would not stick into the room as much, but would still be able to open out at an angle when do my crafting. Do you think that would work? By the way, your decor within the unit itself is lovely.
for 3 grand I can buy a lot of kitchen cabinets fro IKEA...oh wait, I did my craft room with those and I love that I have real drawers that fully extend and soft close! and I spent less than 3 thousand dollars. And I did it slowly when things were on sale. My hubby was generous with birthday gifts and Christmas and within 2 years I had all my major pieces.
That was brave of you waiting for two years! Ikea changes furniture so quickly, I have an Ikea bookcase I bought over ten years ago( for once in real wood, not their awful laminate) that is great for storing big scrapboook papers in ( no not the Expedit, I have forgotten the name) But when I wanted to buy another one the next year they were not made anymore. I live in Sweden so we have an Ikea almost in every major town, one would think it would not be such a problem for them to continue their furniture lines for at least a couple of years. But there are only some furniture they do keep on having, like the Billy bookcases and even they are not the same year after year. So I would advise those doing an Ikea craft room to get as much of the furniture at the same time if possible or you might risk iot not being produced anymore.
I love your honesty. I have had one for 6 years now and I have never had a problem with it. I am sure the problems you have had are true. It’s truly a great asset though. LOL.. Thank you for your review. XOXO
I would love something like this. Im a mom of 3 and lost my job due to the covid19. Even when i had a job, 100.00 is to much for me. I don't get why stuff like this is so expensive. A handy man could build this for way way less. I love how honest you are though. We need more people like you in this world
I would imagine that it's a high price point because it's huge and it's a piece of furniture. I'm not able to afford a piece of furniture at this price point, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth its value. I would love to have investment pieces in my home when I can afford it. :0)
A handyman COULD build this for way less...for his wife or partner...but if you were to add labour costs on to the build it would cost just as much. Once you paid for labour, parts and paint it all evens out. A handyman could gather much of his bits and pieces laying around, off cuts etc, spare paint - as his partner will be okay with that. Keeping costs down as much as possible.
If I understood you correctly, you allowed a screw(s) to remain unseated (partially unscrewed) with the leg “dangling” from the screw. Doing so is asking for trouble. I’m sorry the leg came off, but some wood putty would solve the problem (i.e., fill the holes). Once dry you can pre-drill new holes and remount the leg. Next time, I recommend reseating the screws. Further, $3000 for a piece of furniture essentially 3’ W X 6’ H X 3’ D is incredible. Try looking for anything comparable in size and I imagine you’ll pay closer to $10,000.
So glad you shared this. At this price point the quality should be much better and super scary that customer service didn't respond to fix issues. love the idea of it
Thank you so much for giving your honest opinion about this. I was wanting to get one for my parents as a gift but reading the reviews about some of the similar issues they had and also watching your video made me not want to buy it especially if it costs that much and have issues with it and not getting the problems fixed too. Again thank you for your honest opinion.
Thank you for the honest review. It was so helpful. Do you know of anyone that has moved one (after it had been assembled and used) across the country? How did it do? I worry whether the materials they use could withstand the constant bouncing around in the back of a moving truck. I look forward to your reply. Thanks.
I got my Dream Box a week ago. I have been an artist for over 50 years and was thrilled to finally get this now that I am retired. I do find that the fold down desk is very dangerous and could easily see some very serious foot injuries if it falls to the floor. Should have some kind of handle on the underside. I find it very annoying in general and impossible to reach things in the center area when the desk is opened. I'm still unpacking all my storage bins full of supplies and placing them in the box. Also what was supposed to be a 2 month wait took over 4 months. I had to keep calling and emailing to get it when I did. I also got the side table that has storage below and 2 side flaps that come up. The center slab ripped apart when trying to attach the 2 cross pieces. Its all just particle board. A lot of money but worth it for me.
Thank u for your honesty, i been looking for a crafting storage unit , i found some for under 500 that if i put shelves up and rolling drawer units , stackable containers from target with , wuld really work but i really loved the idea of the folding out and 1 unit so i was thinking about this and wanted to really know if it be worth it ... i definitely think im going to go the other way , so thank you for your honesty
Thank you so much for your review. I stand for debt free living too. I make soap maker and am thinking about purchasing this to hold fragrance oils, mica and other things. But it would get pretty messy. I needed the pros and cons you gave to make an informative decision. Thank you.
Loved your honesty! I agree with you that the price is awfully high and am saddened to see the problems with the legs , the poorly hung doors and the light that does not work! Thank you.
Thank you for your review. It was good to hear your opinion about who might benefit from the Dream Box. I really want (not need) one because I've got stuff everywhere. At this point I think I probably need to rethink the need. Thanks again for your honestly!!
You can fix the door by adjusting the hinges. I can’t remember which screw but the different screws in the hinges adjust different aspects of the door.
Hi Auntie Tay, I appreciate your complete honesty & your sincere concerned for the financial situations of your followers. I do have the Original Dreambox but I understand how easy it would be so to get into to debt for this product. God Bless.
The leg pulling out is a foreshadowing of the quality of this piece. The whole idea of it is that you can fold it up when not in use. Those legs would not stand up to regular use. Thanks for the review and not selling out.
I’ve never had any problems with the table. Obviously, whoever pre-built it did that. The company does right by its customers-I’m sure they will replace it. It’s better to IM on Messenger than to email or call during the holidays, which is their busiest time. That is something they really do need to work on.
My husband wants to get me one because when we moved our new spare bedroom has become his work office instead of my craft room so my supplies are split in the garage and three different closets. I don’t know where anything is but I’m hesitant to spend so much. There was a good sale last July so I’m waiting for something similar. I do agree about being debt free and having the money saved up!
I appreciate an honest review. While I do a lot of crafting, I personally just don't think the price is worth it. That's a lot of money, especially when the craftsmanship doesn't appear to be in line with the retail price. I've wanted one for years, but no way I'm spending that. Especially when we move often. I can only imagine this getting worse and gaps becoming bigger and breaking move after move. Thank you again!
I cant thank you enoph for making this vidio with an onest report. I have ben doing some reserch on this and was going to see if my famaly could get me this as my holaday present. As you said it is extreamy expensive and now that i no things like the legs arnt working properly it helps me see that there are so many better options. Once again i cant thank you enoph. You just saved me and my famaly $7000.
I love all you videos! Don’t stop ☺️💕💕💕. Your hair and eyes look amazing ☺️. Appreciate an honest review! 3,000 smackers-you can buy a lot of supplies for that😂. There are some TH-cam hacks for the scrap box which are pretty bomb! Happy Easter!
Thanks for your honest review. I've been wanting a dreambox for so long but, I agree... the price is too high. I have 6 children that craft along with me and all of our crafting supplies are in totes. 😆 It's a hassle trying to find certain things when we really need them. A dreambox would be great for keeping everything organized. Unfortunately, I cannot afford one. I did come across a video of someone building her own craft station, with book shelves, and I think I'm going to do the same. At least until the dreambox has a really good sale.
Thanks for the honest review. I bought the original WorkBox and MiniBox. Although I loved it, it had some dents in it when it arrived and some holes were not drilled in the correct place. It was too much of a pain to deal with their support to get the pieces sent out. And now, many years later and a major move to another state, both are still useful, but the Workbox is falling apart in some places. So, if you ever plan to move, it is HEAVY and I have an old one without the shelving and I still have collapsible bins. Even if you take it apart, it is hard to move. I may be moving one more time in my life. At that time, I will be selling it and not taking it with me and will make my own storage. I had similar experiences with their support or lack of support. That alone is a deal breaker for me, but MANY others are very happy with them. It still stores a ton of stuff!
What do you mean about the portable table with wings? Is that something that doesn’t attach to the DreamBox or are you talking about the additional L & R optional side tables? Thanks.
I think you're right about the custom build. A contractor could do this for much less than 3000, and it would fit the space and be bespoke, built-in, etc.
I bought the dreambox in June 2021 after contemplating it for a month. It arrived in august with tons of stuff missing. I reached out 3-4 times and they get back to you but they aren’t honest. I’m waiting for stuff and had to reach out to them bcs they failed to deliver. Instead of overnight delivery, which they should have done - I get a smiley face?
Hi Tay, great review of the Dreambox. I hope they finally fixed your light because that light is truly a powerhouse when sitting at that table. Very disappointing however I’m sure they reached out to you after your review. I’ve had the Workbox 2.0 for a few years now. I live in Australia. The thing that disappoints me is that mine came with fabric totes - not the clear plastic ones. To upgrade to the new plastic ones costs AU$655 + delivery. There’s no option to purchase seperate sets - you have to get them all together at once. It’s a huge cost after purchase - no discounts. I truly want to upgrade as I’m constantly going through the fabric totes to check what’s in them and the plastic looks so much better. I’ve never regretted the purchase, it’s a brilliant organisational tool. It took us around 8 hours to build. I used to have a whole room full of scrapbooking and craft supplies, and it all fit inside the cupboard. Including a Cricut machine and Cricut heat press.
Hi there! I did the same thing with the plastic boxes. Spotlight has some 30cm square clear plastic boxes, which fit and are way cheaper… hope this helps.
@@fionnawheatley9095 I looked everywhere for suitable clear boxes and found none that fit. I’ll look at Spotlight again. Fionna, Thank you so very much! 🙏🏼
Thanks for the review. I have a question from my previous background. Is this stable? If there was a major earthquake would it topple over? Should it be anchored to the wall? We get all kinds of warnings on dressers, TVs, heavy furniture, so I am wondering. Love your colors and enhancement of the products. I think it takes a long time to organize any craft room, and you seemed to have nailed it. I have debated also on this item, and in my budget this would be a major purchase. I bought the bins separately, and love them. They fit in my Ikea furniture. I noticed how well the jars fit. I will probably debate this further in my mind.
OH that's a super big concern, I don't thing it would topple if it was closed. If you are keeping it open I would suggest keeping the table out but again the legs aren't that sturdy so super valid question but I don't feel like i can offer the answer.
I love how you said "honesty is what makes a company better" and since this review the price of this product has gone up lol! They apparently didn't get the memo about the price already being too high. Ugh, I really really want one, but I just can't justify the price right now. Maybe I'll just get a few Ikea Billy bookcases and DIY it. Thanks for your honesty!
Not that this excuses anything but the door gap can be fixed by tweaking the tightness on the hinges and I'd stick those leg screws back in with some epoxy putty. Won't go anywhere! 😁
I wish there was more storage in it for larger things. I use 24" vinyl and paper, have 2 large cutters and this would not work for me. Maybe if they removed the table and put it long shelves as an option, that may work better.
It’s a lot of money but I’m thinking of building one and I got an idea for under my corner desk but still trying to figure that out lol. I have so many art supplies I want to organize.
My craft room holds all my craft supplies (3 sewing machines, 2 cricuts, a laminator, piles and piles of fabric, paints, jewelry making and metal stamping, tons of vinyl and htv, tons of scrapbooking and papercraft materials, and probably tons more I'm forgetting... I've been hoarding craft supplies since high school) and I spent maybe $300 on all of my storage and furniture. My craft room consists of the built-in closet in the room, with an industrial garage rack that was maybe $60 that I've had since freshman year of college. I have probably 5 or 6 $10-$20 3 drawer target and Walmart bins. I bought my desk/craft table for $25 off Facebook marketplace. I don't think I could ever justify $3000 on any piece of furniture at my current stage in life, if ever honestly. I rather just buy things second hand for much less. I've probably put 3 grand into my crafting over the past 5 years but amortized yearly that's about $600 a year. And most of that cost goes to machine purchases that I write off as part of my Etsy business (with nearly all of my craft supplies), plus I justify it as a birthday present to myself every year so I don't feel bad about making the big purchase haha. I just can't even imagine spending that, especially for something that breaks so quickly!
Hi AUntieTay My husband bought me the Dream Box 2 months ago for our 27 year anniversary. I retired 2 years ago and I love my Dream Box. Having this dream box, has made me so much organized. I love crafting. It took my husband 6 hours to put this box together. I have not had any issues yet. Thank you so much for this review!
Thank you for sharing. I did purchase the DreamBox back in November. I’m a widow and downsized with my 2 children. For someone who doesn’t have a lot of space, it helped me a great deal after I moved into a townhome to set up a craft space for myself. It is very costly but it is worth the investment. Thank you for your video 🤗
This is a great idea, but I believe that the expense put it out of reach for so many people. Thank you for doing an honest review. You could DIY this with bookshelves which is what I did for around $100. Unique Crafty Corner will show you how. But remember when you put legs/wheels on anything the lighter it has to be to move around.
They are some diy videos that make it accessible
BEST. REVIEW. EVER. It is so refreshing to actually see an HONEST review! Thank you so much!!
Thank you so much for your honesty! I wanted one of these for so long and then my husband offered to do a custom build for me. At first I told him no and now over the last several months I’ve been getting excited about it. Your video has made me feel even more blessed that I have a husband that can build it for me.
You DO have one of THE very special ones! I DO have a suggestion before you have him begin... ((this comes from having my fella "adapt" some JetMax (Hobby Lobby) cubes, but NOW they are inappropriate to the needs! DRAT!!)) Find boxes of EVERY configuration (cracker, cereal, snacks -- the ones from Costco are sturdier than the grocery store ones) and, first, arrange and configure your stash into THEM! Also, remember that the MOST efficient, LEAST FRUSTRATING storage system keeps everything ONE ITEM (or I D E N T I C A L items!) deep. I'm sure you've had to pull out the extra veggie cans to get to the soup -- unless you have a walk-in pantry. CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS done by the fella who came up with EZSTUDRACK System. HE stated the theory for me, and now I totally "get it". Good luck with your project!! Or should I say, Hope your project went well!?!?
I have one, but I do agree 100% with everything you've said. I am retired, have had my own crafting businesses in the past, but crafting is my biggest hobby. I do everything from painting, scrapbooking, calligraphy, and card making. I think that it is great for everything except the cardmaking because of the size and shape of the bins. Card makers need straight, flat sided bins to hold our staple supplies like cards, stamps, dies, and embossing folders. Also, the extras are very expensive. I actually have nicer bins purchased from Homegoods that are aesthetically better and fit my storage need better. I think that Scrapbox should sell the box separately, then have smaller container sets/groups for specific craft types as add-ons. My experience with customer service has been great.
Thank you for the honesty! I feel so much better with the choice I made..... I looked at these probably a year ago and closed the page really quick when I saw the price. It can stay a dream. I had money to spend but couldn’t justify that much, even if I love to craft. Instead I got on ikeas sight and bought some shelving units, a peg board, bins and completely reorganized the closet into its own crafting station. Best part, I can fit my knitting machine on the top of the shelving unit at a comfortable height for use. I just use my desk and a dresser I picked up for $5 as my work surface. In total, including a full wall of bookshelves from ikea (talk about a dream 😍 I love my home library), a roll top desk (I got years before), the $5 dresser, and a Victorian couch (great reading spot), I probably spent less than 2000 on the whole office/crafting room.
I would love to see picture of it.
because i got ikea over here in the netherlands. But i think it would cost me a leg and a arm only to ship the dreambox over here
Been researching this for a long time (since it came out several years). Price is steep but been saving up for this bad boy. Crafting is my therapy and plan on doing it more often once I can get organized better. We just moved into a new home and our flex room is empty and has wonderful natural light to work in. This piece will help hide my madness of creations. Looking forward to getting one once I've collected enough pennies! I'm almost there. Thank you for your review. I value everyone's opinion and put them in consideration on this item.
I have one I paid for myself and I absolutely love it. I would definitely by again! Actually thinking about purchasing another
Holy Hannah!!! You have THAT much crafting stuff to need TWO?!?!? Wowser, Girl!!
Oh my goodness. You’re so awesome. I love your integrity. I rarely comment. An ad I’d the DB popped up yesterday and apparently overnight, waking up to it seemed serendipitous and of course trying to find the price led me to your channel. I’m so grateful.
It’s good to know there’s someone out there I can trust. Thank you.
Thanks for your perspectives. I finally bought one last year after my husband, an intermediate-level hobby cabinet maker, said he couldn’t make one for the cost and quality of the original. I haven’t had any of the leg or door problems you noted. I don’t fit into any of the categories of buyers you recommend - I’m a passionate crafter, we’re done paying for our kids’ college, we saved up and could finally buy one. We assembled it ourselves, so that was a savings. It’s a dream indeed - it’s rock solid. The quality, design, all the bins are simply terrific. I’m so glad we could get the real thing.
I’ve had mine since Christmas. My husband put it together in about 8 hours from scratch and he said the instructions and how it was packed in sections was great. I haven’t had the problems you had my table legs are very secure and my light is fine. I did have the gap between the doors once it was full but my husband adjusted it at the hinges. He said it was the weight of things I had in the doors so I still have a small gap but nothing too bad. You should get back to them about the problems you have with yours. There is no excuse for poor customer service especially with the cost being so high. They have only been supplying direct to the UK for a short time. I personally think it was worth every penny as I now have everything together instead of all over the place. I watched your review of the dream cart. I really would love one of those now too.
Hi Anne! So glad to hear that your experience in building the DreamBox was great. We aren't sure exactly how honest this review is in regard to our customer service comments as we did send her a whole new Crown Light and table leg. Kenna, our employee who was in touch with her during the process, sent her multiple emails but didn't hear back. So glad to hear that you are loving your DreamBox. Are you a member of our FB Family group? We think you would love it and you would be able to see other crafter's DreamBoxes. Its a fun community to be a part of. facebook.com/groups/ScrapBoxFamily/
Create Room I am a member of the UK Facebook group. You are right it is great to see what others are doing with their DreamBox
Thank you so much for your honesty, after watching your video and a few others I decided to make one which I just finished!!! It fits my needs and it was under $300.00, decorated and all. Thanks again
Thank you for your honest review. I fall into the first category that you mentioned. I just retired and I love crafting. I have been dreaming about having an organized, dedicated craft space. I have been building up my craft inventory for years and I really need to organize it so that I know what I have. I think that I will be purchasing a Dreambox in the near future. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for your wonderful honesty and that you care about people and don't want them to go into debt without really considering their needs. You are honorable.
I bought one a few weeks ago and am waiting for it to arrive. I’m a professional artist and designer, and have a TON of supplies. So much so that it gets overwhelming to find things. This is going to make life sooooo much easier!
Really appreciate your honesty Tay! I'm having trouble finding reviews from influencers who actually bought the Dreambox themselves. But despite the company sending it to you for free, I think this is about as close to an unbiased review as you can find. I totally agree about finances and not going into debt - especially for wants and not needs.
The main reason I started watching your videos was your honesty! The fun of everything you put into things is a bonus. Thank you for being honest about it - it seems like the Cons are more of 'minor' things, not huge deal breakers - other than the price. But I have seen some people make their own versions of the Scrapbox that might be something worth looking into if money is the big thing for people. (one couple bought 4 shelving units from walmart at something like $50 each, bought more shelves, and customized, painted, etc. for their own DIY of it) No, the DIY ones won't have all the qualities, but still good for a quarter of the price.
I love mine and it's worth every penny! If you want it save up for it like I did and I'm no way near retired, or professional I scrap as a hobby and I love the organization of it...
Glad to hear this. I'm toying with the idea of starting a business, but I just like the idea of having this. My new apartment won't have a computer desk and I think this will be great for that as well as my crafting hobby. I probably won't ever start a business, but just for the things I like to do craft wise, I want this!
Are you a member of our FB Family group Pamela? We think you would love it and you would be able to see other crafter's DreamBoxes. Its a fun community to be a part of. facebook.com/groups/ScrapBoxFamily/
Thank you for your honest review. I love the concept of the dream box because I live in a small home. It would be easier for me to justify the spend if there weren’t starting to be more and more reports of quality issues. Like you, I don’t like to leave reviews that contain any negative comments or cons, but please know your honest review is greatly appreciated.
thank you for the review. I ordered this a month ago and was waffling about cancelling it because I COULDN'T Find ANY(!) Negative reviews. That is not natural to human nature and smells of suppression. Your review has affirmed for me that it was the right decision to purchase this... (indeed, I'm in your category #1 of people who Should buy it). I'm also impressed at how well you comprehend the necessity of handling money like the tool that it is. Your integrity Rocks.
Your honesty is why I subscribed to your channel. Thanks, you’re a one in a million!
Thank you so much for your honest review. I am an Art & Craft Instructor of many techniques from Bob Ross oil Painting, to folk art acrylic decorative painting, wearable art, custom jewelry design, sculpture with many mediums, Face & Body painting and the list just goes on. That's why the Dream Box seems like a MUST for my studio. Come to think of it, I may need one for the classroom that my students can put together and fill with class supplies. Hmmnn .....
I am so excited as I am waiting for mine at the end of this month!!! It has been a year long plan as I have many boxes that have been stored in the designated "craft room" and it's a project to sort through! But I'm motivated with my vision of it completed. I am almost able to retire and plan to spend more time sewing & crafting in an organized area that provides ease of use abd fosters creativity! 🌼💕🐞
Really great review! Appreciate the honesty and hearing what you think of as the cons, I fell you were very respectful and didn’t trash them whatsoever. It does look amazing and if you don’t have dedicated space, maybe but you could do a lot with 3k in your craft room!👍
8.5 hours to assemble by a very experienced carpenter with assistance from me. Parts require 2 people at various points. I have the Original Scrapbox from the original company. It has some features no longer available through this company’s iteration that are very nice. I have had mine for over 5 years and I love it. I store 2 sewing machines, Gemini machines, mats, etc. I sew decorative pillows, kids clothes. I make jewelry and all my materials and tools fit in this unit, I do junk journals and all my materials fit. It is pricey and the cost to have it assembled added to the overall cost. I feel it is well worth it, but then I have had no problems whatsoever so maybe I just got lucky. Or, the company who took it over is cutting corners? Who knows. Your review was very thorough and fair. Thank you for your insights and honesty.
I’m so excited about this but it’s not cheap, that’s why appreciate folks like you because i must be sure.❤️
I have this one and I had it in my garage for 8 mts before I could open it, because we where moving out of state and didn't want to put it together and then move it. With all this said, I moved across states and it all made it with no breakage and it only took us 5 hours to put together and it was not that hard to put together. I absolutely love it and have not had any problems with it. I just would like to make it look as pretty as you have made it. Thank you for the great advice and ideas.
I love your honesty. Thank you. The price is exactly what has prevented me from getting one.
Thank you for the honest review. I think the concept is wonderful and am so grateful to those creative crafters who could deconstruct the concept and come up with an affordable option.
I have the earlier version, the Workbox 3.0 and I love it. Worth every. Single. Penny.
Thanks for sharing Donna!
Thank you for the honest review some people don't understand that an honest review is set on your own personal opinion on the subject and you certainly say several times that it's a personal choice to spend that much money on an item, and just cause you got it for free dosen't mean your going to lie about how you feel about it. Unfortunately you got a $3,000 dream box with malfunctions and if you had paid that much for it than things would have really been sucky having to even take the extra time to deal with customer service and waiting for the company to fix the issues so I totally get where your coming from. I'm glad some people like the product and is willing to spend 3,000 for it and I understand for those who just wouldn't no matter how great it may seem, personal I couldnt afford it I can barely afford any craft supplies let alone a 3,000 craft organizer even with a discount most my stuff I get is used at a thrift store or offerup so props to those who can and is willing to spend that much and props to those who just don't your honest review was great no matter what anyone else say you just keep doing your thing auntie tay with much love
You have the same beliefs I have about money. I’m 46 years old, never been in debt, never needed a credit card. I like to save then buy but only if I use it what ever it my be. I’m a hobby artist. It’s so lovely to see a young person feel strongly about these beliefs. 👍😀 this product seems to suit a crafter not an artist. I’ve not seen an artist with one of these yet unless you have and can point me in there direction.
I was considering getting one of these and thought I'd do a bit of research before I stumbled upon your video. You've brought up great points in both the pros and cons. Thank you for this honest review! Subscribed!
I love mine...got it on BF sale. Paying with 0% interest over 6 months. I agree with you regarding the doors and I will add that the magnetic closure came off. Perhaps better quality control. I think another pro is the ease of putting it together...if you have help to lift it. I also purchased the side tables which I do not recommend as they are not foldable...they have to be removed and stored elsewhere. The pegs holding the shelves break easily and given the price should’ve been metal.
Thank you for your honest review. You rock!
DreamCraft Journals How much of a discount do they do for Black Friday? I’ve seen several comments from people over many sites they bought at great discount on BF.
It is So Nice to have such an honest review !!! I am one who has really been thinking of getting one for my new craft room that is not as big as I expected . Crafting is my "Calgon" ! My problem right now is that they seem to be out of all of the bins . It seems like you need to buy them separately ! You my Dear have done everyone a great justice ! And if the company isn't made honestly known about the cons then they can't fix them ! I would like to know if they did fix your problems . Thank You !
Thank you so much for the honest review! My husband got one for me for Mother's Day ( or should I say he made up the difference between what I had already saved and the price with the Mother's Day sale. ) We are waiting for it to ship now so I am glad to see what to look out for.
I totally agree with you that folks should pay for it up front and not finance. Debt free for life! :D
I saw a girl make something similar with four tall shelves from Walmart and some hinges and wheels. So that may be an option.. It's the option I'm going to try
I saw that too and think it is a great option.
Ok I’m going to try that first thank you❤️
@@naya6593 did you ever try making it?
I'm soooo glad you did a totally honest review - I've been looking at them for YEARS now nad thought/wondered if they were really worth the $$$$
I bought this several years ago because I primarily do my crafting in the dining room. My intention was to move it out of the dining room while having holiday meals. Well, that was not the case! This is so heavy that i could not even attempt to move or want to move it for fear of it coming apart. It probably would be fine, but there is no way I could roll this over a door jam. I do love the unit. My husband put it together (comes in hundreds of pieces) and it took him about 8 hours.
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My thought if wanting to move this whole unit after assembly was to have several modifications. One would be that the hinges have a removable slip pin like room doors. Two might be a change of the wheels at the bottom. Three is that this might be good to be a two or three section unit instead of a single unit. Hearing about the lighting issue is cause for concern to potential customers especially hearing the lack of company response.
@@pamm2230 i plan to make a box, however, you have some excellent suggestions. Change the wheel to larger casters than i have seen is on my list also. But doing this in sections is really a great idea for me. I am more artist than crafter. But starting to craft more for a charity as i am retired. So i am now thinking instead of attaching everything in one piece attach 2 sets of bookcases. And just sit them side by side. For me my need is about storage so in on set i can store all my art and drawing supplies and the other set my sewing crafting needlepoint supplies. What are removable slip pins? I didnt get that part.
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I saw it on a mini van build (sorry can't remember which one right now). It's just like regular hinges but the pin (like on your doors of your home) look like allen wrench pins in the shape of the letter "L" and they can be removed to separate the two objects being hinged together. The end of the L can sometimes have a ring on it to make it easier to grab and remove.
Thanks so much i will look it up at my home depot.
First of all, kudos to you for doing an honest review. No one does honest reviews anymore. They get it for free, say they love it, give you a code, and tell you to buy it. That's not honest! Second, I watched all the videos for a DIY Dreambox and want to offer some more insight. I saw the one made with the Walmart bookshelves and the one made with the Ikea Pax system and wood from HD. I decided I wanted a more custom look, or at least a look closer to a real Dreambox, so I went 100% Ikea Pax. The cheapest option is the Walmart bookshelves, and if I lived in an apt or small home, that's what I'd go with! I'm fortunate that we just bought our first home, so I wanted something BIG and went Pax route. You can 100% do a Dreambox with 1-large (39 3/8) Pax frame and 2- small (19 5/8) Pax frames. There's two height options, lots of accessories, and is easy to do it. This is what I bought and was going to do! However, I wanted more storage and had the space for a full on system. I went back to Ikea and purchased two more large frames to cover the width of my wall. Then I used their planning tool and planned my shelves, cubbies, and baskets. I went to Marshall's and Ross for baskets and and got 3-in-1 basket sets for $6. The Ikea insert basket things were very expensive imo, about $60 I think!! This all took time. I had to make multiple trips to Ikea because I didn't have the money to drop all at once, so I bought a little at a time. I also would need things that I forgot and would go back. It took about 2 months. I ended up with an entire wall of the Pax and now have SO MUCH STORAGE!! I use half for my cookie business and half for our homeschool stuff. This is what made me decide to just go all in with the cabinets, instead of just a box, because we have homeschool as well. I have shelves, drawers, baskets, and even pull out shelves. All part of the Pax Komplement line and they are beautiful. I spent about $1000 -$1200 on it all but I have way more storage than a Dreambox. It's also customized to what I wanted, instead of scrapbooking sizes. I do want to add however, that the clear containers do cost more at Ikea but they are actual drawers. If you were to get all clear drawers, to imitate the clear bins in the Dreambox, it would be substantially more and maybe worth it to go with the Dreambox. I just couldn't justify getting a Dreambox, knowing that it's basically Ikea quality. It's not real solid wood and that would be the only way I'd dole out $3500! But like I said, if you're wanting it all clear, then a Dreambox is worth it for that look. I think with all that you get and the bins, that it's worth it. I just needed more space and didn't want to drop the money. Hope this helps and is not too confusing!😅🤣❤🤷🏻♀️
As much I would like one and put it to great use... I just can’t swallow spending 3K.
Hi there! We just wanted to clarify, prices start at $2199. We as well offer multiple sales throughout the year. The price is due to the high quality of wood and it being handmade here in the USA.
Wow, it's nice but I guess I'll keep dreaming...
Hun they have payment plan .
Pros and cons is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase pro et contra, for and against -I didn’t know either I just looked it up!!!
Interesting!! Thanks cuz I didn't know either! @brookdale731
Thank you for this review. I have put this in my cart a number of times, but I too cannot seem to pull the trigger. Now I am happy I haven’t. It is definitely an excellent idea, but it is a ton of money.
Thank you for your detailed and honest review!!
Hi, thank you for the honest review. I fit in category 1, enjoying my sustainable retirement. I am finally the full-time student I always wanted to be. In my "studio" (a normal small bedroom) I practice music, have zoom calls for classes, do crafts and read/journal. I have 3 saxophones with related gear, lots of music, and a keyboard. I do some junk journals, scrapbooks, make small gifts. Right now I feel like I am in constant "stuff management". The reason I am considering purchasing it is to contain my craft stuff, in a room used primarily for music practice. I am thinking I would take the doors off my standard 6' closet and put this inside, so it would not stick into the room as much, but would still be able to open out at an angle when do my crafting. Do you think that would work? By the way, your decor within the unit itself is lovely.
I truly appreciate how honest you are about it! I'm planning on custom making it for myself! I hope it woould be way cheaper than what they selling!
for 3 grand I can buy a lot of kitchen cabinets fro IKEA...oh wait, I did my craft room with those and I love that I have real drawers that fully extend and soft close! and I spent less than 3 thousand dollars. And I did it slowly when things were on sale. My hubby was generous with birthday gifts and Christmas and within 2 years I had all my major pieces.
Would love to see your IKEA version!
That was brave of you waiting for two years! Ikea changes furniture so quickly, I have an Ikea bookcase I bought over ten years ago( for once in real wood, not their awful laminate) that is great for storing big scrapboook papers in ( no not the Expedit, I have forgotten the name) But when I wanted to buy another one the next year they were not made anymore. I live in Sweden so we have an Ikea almost in every major town, one would think it would not be such a problem for them to continue their furniture lines for at least a couple of years. But there are only some furniture they do keep on having, like the Billy bookcases and even they are not the same year after year. So I would advise those doing an Ikea craft room to get as much of the furniture at the same time if possible or you might risk iot not being produced anymore.
Thanks for sharing your feedback definitely appreciate your honesty 💗
I love your honesty. I have had one for 6 years now and I have never had a problem with it. I am sure the problems you have had are true. It’s truly a great asset though. LOL.. Thank you for your review. XOXO
I would love something like this. Im a mom of 3 and lost my job due to the covid19. Even when i had a job, 100.00 is to much for me. I don't get why stuff like this is so expensive. A handy man could build this for way way less. I love how honest you are though. We need more people like you in this world
I would imagine that it's a high price point because it's huge and it's a piece of furniture. I'm not able to afford a piece of furniture at this price point, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth its value. I would love to have investment pieces in my home when I can afford it. :0)
A handyman COULD build this for way less...for his wife or partner...but if you were to add labour costs on to the build it would cost just as much.
Once you paid for labour, parts and paint it all evens out.
A handyman could gather much of his bits and pieces laying around, off cuts etc, spare paint - as his partner will be okay with that.
Keeping costs down as much as possible.
If I understood you correctly, you allowed a screw(s) to remain unseated (partially unscrewed) with the leg “dangling” from the screw. Doing so is asking for trouble. I’m sorry the leg came off, but some wood putty would solve the problem (i.e., fill the holes). Once dry you can pre-drill new holes and remount the leg. Next time, I recommend reseating the screws. Further, $3000 for a piece of furniture essentially 3’ W X 6’ H X 3’ D is incredible. Try looking for anything comparable in size and I imagine you’ll pay closer to $10,000.
So glad you shared this. At this price point the quality should be much better and super scary that customer service didn't respond to fix issues. love the idea of it
Thank you for your honesty and clarification. You are very real.
Thank you so much for giving your honest opinion about this. I was wanting to get one for my parents as a gift but reading the reviews about some of the similar issues they had and also watching your video made me not want to buy it especially if it costs that much and have issues with it and not getting the problems fixed too. Again thank you for your honest opinion.
Thank you for the honest review. It was so helpful. Do you know of anyone that has moved one (after it had been assembled and used) across the country? How did it do? I worry whether the materials they use could withstand the constant bouncing around in the back of a moving truck. I look forward to your reply. Thanks.
I got my Dream Box a week ago. I have been an artist for over 50 years and was thrilled to finally get this now that I am retired. I do find that the fold down desk is very dangerous and could easily see some very serious foot injuries if it falls to the floor. Should have some kind of handle on the underside. I find it very annoying in general and impossible to reach things in the center area when the desk is opened. I'm still unpacking all my storage bins full of supplies and placing them in the box. Also what was supposed to be a 2 month wait took over 4 months. I had to keep calling and emailing to get it when I did. I also got the side table that has storage below and 2 side flaps that come up. The center slab ripped apart when trying to attach the 2 cross pieces. Its all just particle board. A lot of money but worth it for me.
Thank u for your honesty, i been looking for a crafting storage unit , i found some for under 500 that if i put shelves up and rolling drawer units , stackable containers from target with , wuld really work but i really loved the idea of the folding out and 1 unit so i was thinking about this and wanted to really know if it be worth it ... i definitely think im going to go the other way , so thank you for your honesty
Thank you so much for your review. I stand for debt free living too. I make soap maker and am thinking about purchasing this to hold fragrance oils, mica and other things. But it would get pretty messy. I needed the pros and cons you gave to make an informative decision. Thank you.
Loved your honesty! I agree with you that the price is awfully high and am saddened to see the problems with the legs , the poorly hung doors and the light that does not work! Thank you.
Thank you for your review. I was debating on whether to purchase one but your honesty has made me reconsider especially with the price point.
Thank you for your review. It was good to hear your opinion about who might benefit from the Dream Box. I really want (not need) one because I've got stuff everywhere. At this point I think I probably need to rethink the need. Thanks again for your honestly!!
You can fix the door by adjusting the hinges. I can’t remember which screw but the different screws in the hinges adjust different aspects of the door.
Right on Tonya! Be sure to check that your DreamBox is level and the doors are not too close to the DreamBox Crown!
Hi Auntie Tay, I appreciate your complete honesty & your sincere concerned for the financial situations of your followers. I do have the Original Dreambox but I understand how easy it would be so to get into to debt for this product. God Bless.
Thanks for the honest review. I have purchased mine but waiting for it to come in.
The leg pulling out is a foreshadowing of the quality of this piece. The whole idea of it is that you can fold it up when not in use. Those legs would not stand up to regular use. Thanks for the review and not selling out.
I've had my original Scrapbox for over a decade and my legs have never broke. Methinks the problem might be the user.
Andie Miller ouch, let’s all try to be nice these days, never know if someone is having a hard day.
@@andiemiller7495 Or perhaps just this particular dreambox? There are lemons in all products I suspect.
I’ve never had any problems with the table. Obviously, whoever pre-built it did that. The company does right by its customers-I’m sure they will replace it. It’s better to IM on Messenger than to email or call during the holidays, which is their busiest time. That is something they really do need to work on.
I am getting oe! The farmhouse style. Can't wait!
Thank you for your honesty!
My husband wants to get me one because when we moved our new spare bedroom has become his work office instead of my craft room so my supplies are split in the garage and three different closets. I don’t know where anything is but I’m hesitant to spend so much. There was a good sale last July so I’m waiting for something similar. I do agree about being debt free and having the money saved up!
I appreciate an honest review. While I do a lot of crafting, I personally just don't think the price is worth it. That's a lot of money, especially when the craftsmanship doesn't appear to be in line with the retail price. I've wanted one for years, but no way I'm spending that. Especially when we move often. I can only imagine this getting worse and gaps becoming bigger and breaking move after move. Thank you again!
I cant thank you enoph for making this vidio with an onest report. I have ben doing some reserch on this and was going to see if my famaly could get me this as my holaday present. As you said it is extreamy expensive and now that i no things like the legs arnt working properly it helps me see that there are so many better options. Once again i cant thank you enoph. You just saved me and my famaly $7000.
I would think if you have a designated craft room you could probably get cabinets and countertops cheaper and more space for everything.
I love all you videos! Don’t stop ☺️💕💕💕. Your hair and eyes look amazing ☺️. Appreciate an honest review! 3,000 smackers-you can buy a lot of supplies for that😂. There are some TH-cam hacks for the scrap box which are pretty bomb! Happy Easter!
Thanks for your honest review. I've been wanting a dreambox for so long but, I agree... the price is too high. I have 6 children that craft along with me and all of our crafting supplies are in totes. 😆 It's a hassle trying to find certain things when we really need them. A dreambox would be great for keeping everything organized. Unfortunately, I cannot afford one. I did come across a video of someone building her own craft station, with book shelves, and I think I'm going to do the same. At least until the dreambox has a really good sale.
Thanks for the honest review. I bought the original WorkBox and MiniBox. Although I loved it, it had some dents in it when it arrived and some holes were not drilled in the correct place. It was too much of a pain to deal with their support to get the pieces sent out. And now, many years later and a major move to another state, both are still useful, but the Workbox is falling apart in some places. So, if you ever plan to move, it is HEAVY and I have an old one without the shelving and I still have collapsible bins. Even if you take it apart, it is hard to move. I may be moving one more time in my life. At that time, I will be selling it and not taking it with me and will make my own storage. I had similar experiences with their support or lack of support. That alone is a deal breaker for me, but MANY others are very happy with them. It still stores a ton of stuff!
I wish they still had the mini box
@@AimeeFleck Oooo...I AGREE!! It's something that I COULD find room for!
Thank you for being honest about the product!
What do you mean about the portable table with wings? Is that something that doesn’t attach to the DreamBox or are you talking about the additional L & R optional side tables? Thanks.
I think you're right about the custom build. A contractor could do this for much less than 3000, and it would fit the space and be bespoke, built-in, etc.
Hey Aunty Tay, would you mind updating us on if you still use/like your dreambox???
I dont see a code. been out from covid Had an appointment to get my shot got Covid and here I am. I need all the discount I can get
Question: It doesn't look like it would work for a quilter? Opinions?
I appreciate you honest review.
Thanks for the honest review ! Hopefully if I get my business to the Influenster level I want I will invest in one ❤️
I bought the dreambox in June 2021 after contemplating it for a month. It arrived in august with tons of stuff missing. I reached out 3-4 times and they get back to you but they aren’t honest. I’m waiting for stuff and had to reach out to them bcs they failed to deliver. Instead of overnight delivery, which they should have done - I get a smiley face?
Hi Tay, great review of the Dreambox.
I hope they finally fixed your light because that light is truly a powerhouse when sitting at that table.
Very disappointing however I’m sure they reached out to you after your review.
I’ve had the Workbox 2.0 for a few years now. I live in Australia.
The thing that disappoints me is that mine came with fabric totes - not the clear plastic ones.
To upgrade to the new plastic ones costs AU$655 + delivery. There’s no option to purchase seperate sets - you have to get them all together at once.
It’s a huge cost after purchase - no discounts.
I truly want to upgrade as I’m constantly going through the fabric totes to check what’s in them and the plastic looks so much better.
I’ve never regretted the purchase, it’s a brilliant organisational tool. It took us around 8 hours to build.
I used to have a whole room full of scrapbooking and craft supplies, and it all fit inside the cupboard. Including a Cricut machine and Cricut heat press.
Hi there! I did the same thing with the plastic boxes. Spotlight has some 30cm square clear plastic boxes, which fit and are way cheaper… hope this helps.
@@fionnawheatley9095 I looked everywhere for suitable clear boxes and found none that fit. I’ll look at Spotlight again. Fionna, Thank you so very much! 🙏🏼
I just bought a dream box and I’m still skipping around the house I’m so happy but can you tell me how you covered the front of the plastic boxes
Thanks for the review. I have a question from my previous background. Is this stable? If there was a major earthquake would it topple over? Should it be anchored to the wall? We get all kinds of warnings on dressers, TVs, heavy furniture, so I am wondering. Love your colors and enhancement of the products. I think it takes a long time to organize any craft room, and you seemed to have nailed it. I have debated also on this item, and in my budget this would be a major purchase. I bought the bins separately, and love them. They fit in my Ikea furniture. I noticed how well the jars fit. I will probably debate this further in my mind.
OH that's a super big concern, I don't thing it would topple if it was closed. If you are keeping it open I would suggest keeping the table out but again the legs aren't that sturdy so super valid question but I don't feel like i can offer the answer.
Trudy HUSKEY is recommend ikea furniture, did my whole room for a fraction of the cost.
Thank you for your honesty! ❤️
You so lucky to have got this free. I have always wanted one but can’t spend that much money on my crafts.
Yeah I’d rather have $3000 in craft supplies lol
I love how you said "honesty is what makes a company better" and since this review the price of this product has gone up lol! They apparently didn't get the memo about the price already being too high. Ugh, I really really want one, but I just can't justify the price right now. Maybe I'll just get a few Ikea Billy bookcases and DIY it. Thanks for your honesty!
Not that this excuses anything but the door gap can be fixed by tweaking the tightness on the hinges and I'd stick those leg screws back in with some epoxy putty. Won't go anywhere! 😁
Your hair is beautiful ❤️
I wish there was more storage in it for larger things. I use 24" vinyl and paper, have 2 large cutters and this would not work for me. Maybe if they removed the table and put it long shelves as an option, that may work better.
It’s a lot of money but I’m thinking of building one and I got an idea for under my corner desk but still trying to figure that out lol. I have so many art supplies I want to organize.
Thank you. $3000 would be great. I'm Canadian so the price was much more. Especially with the delivery fees.
Love your philosophy! Debt free is possible!
Thank you for sharing.
My craft room holds all my craft supplies (3 sewing machines, 2 cricuts, a laminator, piles and piles of fabric, paints, jewelry making and metal stamping, tons of vinyl and htv, tons of scrapbooking and papercraft materials, and probably tons more I'm forgetting... I've been hoarding craft supplies since high school) and I spent maybe $300 on all of my storage and furniture. My craft room consists of the built-in closet in the room, with an industrial garage rack that was maybe $60 that I've had since freshman year of college. I have probably 5 or 6 $10-$20 3 drawer target and Walmart bins. I bought my desk/craft table for $25 off Facebook marketplace. I don't think I could ever justify $3000 on any piece of furniture at my current stage in life, if ever honestly. I rather just buy things second hand for much less. I've probably put 3 grand into my crafting over the past 5 years but amortized yearly that's about $600 a year. And most of that cost goes to machine purchases that I write off as part of my Etsy business (with nearly all of my craft supplies), plus I justify it as a birthday present to myself every year so I don't feel bad about making the big purchase haha. I just can't even imagine spending that, especially for something that breaks so quickly!
Hi Tay. Thank U so much for your review. I appreciate your honesty on this product..
thank you for a honest review