This is a great bed and a definite statement piece! It was pretty easy to put together aside from one screw hole that did not line up. The tufted "cover" was a little hard to work with and pull tight enough to make the folds/creases go away. We were able to pull tight enough at the top to smooth them out but the bottom was a little harder. It also has room to put the metal frame from that came with our mattress and box spring under it which i think will be more supportive than the wood slats.