My boyfriend and I love this! It wasn't too hard to put together either. The hardest part was putting in the wooden slats. The bed is the perfect size, and isn't too high up off the ground. The material is durable but soft to the touch! It has the potential to be scratched easily, so keep an eye out for things it could snag on while putting it together. Pics show kitty for scale! (We have a queen sized bed). Our radiator was also in the way, so we could not push the bed right up against the wall. We decided to purchase an LED light strip and place it behind the headboard for the glowing effect!