A very nice, well made bed! I Love it! There were no problems with putting it together. Instructions were clear.  (I'm a 66 yr old female and put it together by myself) Everything lined up well and the addition of spare headboard/footboard bolts is a real plus if needed later.  This bed is very sturdy. No wobbles or movement in the headboard when leaning against it.  The extra space between the footboard and the mattress makes making the bed with a thick or down comforter much easier.  No having to stuff the bedding down in between the two as is necessary with my other footboard.  It will probably make most beds higher depending on how thick your mattress is. It added considerable height to mine which is actually an improvement. This is something you may want to measure if height of the bed concerns you.