Did a lot of research trying to find the right upholstered platform bed. Some of the reviews say that the slats show and depending on your mattress, it’s possible but I found that once you add your duvet or comforter on, it’s a non-issue. The bed is sturdy and I’m so happy with it for the price point. Directions are a little murky because it doesn’t have written instructions, just pictures but easy to figure out once you get going. Hint the size of the pieces are not reflected very well in the illustration but count the pieces to help you figure out which piece it is!