Got this bed for my son's room and he absolutely loves it. It was easy enough to put together (we did it together in 25 minutes -  he's 10) and is a really good looking bed. Unfortunately, it does need a box spring, which I didn't realize when I ordered and that might have changed my mind. That said, it's sturdy enough to stand up to a 10 year old jumping on it all day long -  it's also very heavy! Be warned. We had to drag it from the front door to his room to set up (thank goodness for laminate floors!). Very pleased.