I just wish that I, like others, had realized that the headboard does not come with the bed. It would be nice if the picture was a little more to the likeness of what you will get. I guess I better read better next time. I am glad I got this on sale or I would have been more disappointed in not getting the headboard shelf. Otherwise this bed is great. I live in Canada so the shipping took a while and every piece of my order came on different days.