I found this bed to be extremely sturdy. It comes with everything you need to put it together, and it's not too difficult to assemble. I actually used the frame and built it around an adjustable base and mattress, so if you don't want to use the slats, they're not necessary if you have some other type of base for the mattress. The materials are quality and the overall appearance is excellent.

Pros: Easy assembly; 
Cons: It's hard to reach inside the frame to tighten the last few screws, if you are building it around an already existing base and mattress (but that's not how the product was intended, hence the 5 stars anyway!