This bed is very sturdy and easy to put together. I’m proud to say I put it together by myself and have used it for a year with no indication that anything needs to be retightened. I actually have the exact same mattress on another platform bed and this one provides more support. The height of the bed is perfect for me (I am 5’6”). I don’t feel like I have a long ways to stand up in the morning (Sounds silly, but my other bed feels like I stand from a squatting position in the morning). The wood is solid and beautiful. The padded headboard is comfortable and looks like it did the day I bought it. I absolutely LOVE this bed and would buy it again.