This is being used in a guest room.  Bed was EASY to put together.  There was one part where there were no holes for the screws, so we had to use a drill but it was fine.  My husband is not that handy and between the 2 of us we got it done and its sturdy enough for a guest bed.  I slept on it 2xs to test before we had guests use it.  Was strong and sturdy enough and comfy.  It's a little low to the ground for my taste but again, its a guest bed so I was not that concerned.  The mattress is 10 inch thick mattress, you could use a thicker mattress to off set the bed being low to ground.  Not sure if you would want to use a box spring has it will eat up space on headboard.  Color is true to pics.  I got it in beige/sand color.