Solid construction with a nice metal subframe. The instructions say 90 minutes to build, but set aside 2 hours. Strange placement for a "secret compartment" in the rear of the headboard. Required some cleaning after assembly as there was some black marking on the white leatherette material from the factory that was obvious fingerprints and scuffing. It came out, but I wish it had come from the factory clean. Lift mechanism works easily and there is a good amount of storage beneath the mattress.