The bed frame is very cute and I really like the way it looks, especially the heart at the top of the headboard. It is also pretty sturdy and there is only minor squeaking from some of the bolts, which I can tighten again if needed. It took quite a while to put together, about 3 hours doing it by myself and being careful to put all the pieces together correctly. I also waited until the end to tighten all the bolts, which took a while. I like that the bottom of the frame is about a foot off the ground, so I can fit a bunch of boxes underneath for storage. I am using a box spring and a mattress but it would be fine without the box spring. Overall I am satisfied with this purchase.