Very cute bed! My daughter will be two in June and she LOVES her new bed. The sides are cushioned enough for a young child, but is aesthetically pleasing for an older childadult. Pictured is with the Wayfair 6 inch innerspring mattress. I switched for a thicket mattress since the six-inch left too much of gap in the back. Overall I am very pleased with the purchase. It was easy to put together (by myself).