I love this bed. I don't have space for a nightstand, so the shelves are great. I was worried about how comfortable it would be when sitting up in bed, but I find that with a pillow behind me, I don't really notice that the pillow is backed by open shelves rather than a headboard. The front wood panel makes it possible to use the under-bed area for storage without the room appearing messing (unless you poke your head around the side of the bed). The wood with the black metal looks really nice. The outlet and usb port is also super convenient. I love not needing a box spring.