We are over all pleased with this bed. We purchased it as a big girl bed for our two and a half year old and she loves it. It is very beautiful and I really like the distressed look. I do not care for that strange gray pattern but its no big deal. Also there are no holes on the inside rails to screw in the slats. The slats have holes and I did receive the screws. Its really not that much of an issue because I have a drill. It seems very sturdy.  My kids have already jumped all over it and its holding up. A box spring is needed along with a thick enough mattress. We used a cheap  mattress from a bunk bed so it leaves a gap as shown in the picture. We are over all pleased with this bed and would recommend it. ♡