This bed is so perfect and beautiful! I am a 23 y/o female and I put it together myself, the instructions were very simple and it took maybe two hours. The slats that come with the bed are good enough and I am on the heavier side of weight. You do not need to order the heavy duty slats that are on the site, I ordered them and they were too short for a queen bed anyway. I love the fact that this material is stainless and easy to wipe of if you get something on it. The studs and faux diamonds are a really nice touch for the modern fancy girl.