The bed looks exactly like it does in the photo and was relatively easy to set up (my husband did it himself in a about an hour). The reason for only 3 stars is because the materials are cheap. I should not be surprised by this given the affordable cost point but I was disappointed when I felt the frame that it is not a solid metal material. It feels more like plastic and I can foresee this not holding up well over several years. That said, you get what you pay for and we're keeping the frame and enjoying it for now.  If you want a more substantial bedtime, you're going to need to double/triple your budget for the investment; I wish we had went this route from the outset.