The frame is just how I envisioned it would look.  The task of putting it together was fairly simple, (according to my daughter.)  I was not about to tackle that myself. I have it positioned on a carpet, so I can not attest as to whether it stays stationary on a bare floor.  The frame itself is very heavy duty and supports my mattress with no problems. The headboard is a bit more rustic looking than I thought it would be. However it fits in well with my cabin's wood panel walls.