I am thrilled with this bed, and I can't believe the quality/price ratio. The back panel comes all the way down to the floor (doesn't stop at the platform, as many do). Wasn't that hard to put together, although there are a lot of steps - beware that there are three big and heavy boxes, so make sure you plan this out for when you're ready to tackle it. Took me about 2 hours working on my own, and went smoothly. I'm just amazed that I could get a bed like this for HUNDREDS (even $1,000) less than the competitors'.