The only warning I would give on this bed is that you'll need two strong men to carry it in the house.  I couldn't lift it even a tiny bit. But once we were able to make arrangements to get it inside, I had no problem assembling it by myself. My daughter didn't want a headboard, but there is enough of a lip on the base that the mattress won't slide off.  Drawers are very nice too. I'm not sure of the long-term sturdiness of the bed, but if the weight of the pieces are any indication, it should be okay.