I researched beds for quite some time before deciding to take the plunge on this one.  One of the factors I took into account was the total weight that the bed supported.  Our pups sleep with us every night, and between myself, my boyfriend, our boxer-hound mix and our Great Dane mix, thats a decent amount of weight!  I wanted to make sure I got my money's worth.  We've had this now for about 4 months, and I still love it just as much as I did the first night.  We've discussed putting risers under the legs since we generally like a higher-sitting bed, but just haven't gotten around to it.  I love that everything was shipped zipped into the back of the headboard.  Assembly was super easy.  Would and have recommended!