This bed is just what we were looking for! My daughter wanted a very simple bed with no footboard, and I  wanted her to have a ledge to be able to put her water and whatever else she needed to have close at hand. Super simple design, so it won't clash with most decor. Plenty of space under the bed for storage. The ledge on the headboard is a nice depth. You don't want to get a really thick mattress for this, as the headboard is a short height and your pillows would be on the ledge. It wasn't a problem for us as our mattress is only around 8-10" deep. She loves it!