Ashley Maribel Queen Panel Bedroom Set vs Ashley Drystan Queen Bookcase Bed Set

Both sets are Ashley engineered-wood bedroom groups, so build quality is similar: MDF and particleboard with laminate, and both need assembly. The Maribel is the calmer, simpler set with a plain panel headboard and two one-drawer nightstands. The Drystan adds real function: a bookcase headboard with three lit cubbies, two footboard drawers, a two-drawer nightstand and a rustic finish. Pick the Drystan if you want storage built into the bed; pick the Maribel if you want a quiet, classic look and less to assemble.

• Choose the Maribel if you want a clean, understated panel bed with a six-drawer dresser, mirror and two nightstands, and you would rather not have cubbies and drawers built into the bed.
• Choose the Drystan if you want storage in the bed itself: a bookcase headboard with lit cubbies, two footboard drawers and a two-drawer nightstand in a rustic-industrial finish.