I bought two of these beds in the bronze color. They were placed in my boys' (age 2 and 4) room. The boys LOVE them. I placed a small sheet of plywood on the base in lieu of a box spring for the first year. It is low enough that this was safe and made a great transition bed for the toddler. This year, I placed a metal box spring and foam mattress for them.  I checked the screws for loosening after a year of jumping on the bed and playing "jail"--
 no loose screws.  Not a scratch on the paint, despite a lot of acrobatics off the foot board. They are incredibly well made and most people think they came from a *RH*. The colors mix well with brushed nickle, which is in their dresser hardware. Don't hesitate to buy. I also think this would make a lovely guest bed in the cream color.