lmintzer
09-10-2003, 03:14 PM
We have narrowed our furniture choices down to two companies/groups for our 2nd baby boy due in Dec.
1. Morigeau-Lepine: 6200 series (combo and 5 drawer dresser)
We'd go with natural finish to match our existing Pali crib.
2. Ragazzi Shaker Country Charms series (combo and 5 drawer dresser or grand
High Boy if we can fit it)
We'd go with natural with some kind of different wood tone for knobs/tops--
maybe cinnamon?
Price-wise, we'd be about even if we ordered Morigeau from Good Night Ben in Canada and the Ragazzi from our local baby store (Morigeau from the local store was just too high).
I e-mailed Ragazzi to see if we could get a catalog that better represents the trim colors (it's really hard to tell from internet pictures). If I can't get a better idea of what the trim colors would look like, I would be disuaded from ordering sight-unseen.
Any votes on what would be better?
I like the look of the Ragazzi, but when I've tried in the stores, the drawers don't pull quite as smoothly as the Morigeau, which was surprising, given how good Ragazzi is supposed to be. I've tried in 2 different stores for sake of comparison. Also, I am unsure about the caddy-style drawer/cart on the combo. Does anyone have this? Is it useful? Is it useful AFTER diapaer changing days are done or too hard to gain access to? (We have a more traditional combo by Pali for our first with a drawer on top for diapering supplies and cabinet below).
I know we'll probably be happy with either but just thought I'd get opinions here considering this is a big investment that we hope to use for many years.
Thanks,
Lisa
& Jack, 4/20/01 ("What's the big deal about furniture?")
& Little Brother, e.d.d., 12/15/03 ("You'd better order or I'll be here before the furniture!")
1. Morigeau-Lepine: 6200 series (combo and 5 drawer dresser)
We'd go with natural finish to match our existing Pali crib.
2. Ragazzi Shaker Country Charms series (combo and 5 drawer dresser or grand
High Boy if we can fit it)
We'd go with natural with some kind of different wood tone for knobs/tops--
maybe cinnamon?
Price-wise, we'd be about even if we ordered Morigeau from Good Night Ben in Canada and the Ragazzi from our local baby store (Morigeau from the local store was just too high).
I e-mailed Ragazzi to see if we could get a catalog that better represents the trim colors (it's really hard to tell from internet pictures). If I can't get a better idea of what the trim colors would look like, I would be disuaded from ordering sight-unseen.
Any votes on what would be better?
I like the look of the Ragazzi, but when I've tried in the stores, the drawers don't pull quite as smoothly as the Morigeau, which was surprising, given how good Ragazzi is supposed to be. I've tried in 2 different stores for sake of comparison. Also, I am unsure about the caddy-style drawer/cart on the combo. Does anyone have this? Is it useful? Is it useful AFTER diapaer changing days are done or too hard to gain access to? (We have a more traditional combo by Pali for our first with a drawer on top for diapering supplies and cabinet below).
I know we'll probably be happy with either but just thought I'd get opinions here considering this is a big investment that we hope to use for many years.
Thanks,
Lisa
& Jack, 4/20/01 ("What's the big deal about furniture?")
& Little Brother, e.d.d., 12/15/03 ("You'd better order or I'll be here before the furniture!")