This was hands down the easiest bed frame I have ever had to install. This definitely made moving into my new apt way less stressful, and I appreciate that I can easily fit my suitcases under the bed. This is definitely a bed frame for functionality, but that's what I was looking for. There are other bed frames which are more "aesthetically pleasing" so if that's what you're looking for, this is not it. However, the ease of installation was incredible and does everything I needed it to do. I can't attest to the life span for this frame, but so far all good.