It is HEAVY, that aside read the other reviews reguarding how to use the shipping materials to pad the frame under mattress and will be completely silent-no squeaking or movement. In the process of putting together I at first thought the footboard and headboards would have gaps like some reviewers said. I even went out to buy my own brackets to jimmy-rig it. Then one last idea and realized that the turning the screw in the side board draws in the headboard floorboards. I was trying to bang them in. Both now fit exactly perfect. Instructions are not clear in this. I have put a ton of furniture together and this part was not completely honest. It is a nice looking bed and great style. Purchased a 12” foam mattress from wayfare to go with it. As for nightstamds the one that matches this set I felt was too small and over priced. I ended up purchasing two Wolfe 2 Drawer Nightstands. They match very well.