this bed is absolutely beautiful.  i was tentative about ordering since the description and people's reviews were not clear on if the bed is white or off white.  it is NOT bright white but a creamier white.  i was also tentative about ordering such a huge, expensive item online and sight unseen, but i have no complaints (and i am really picky, too). :)  i did add two extra slats on the bottom of the bed to support our mattress.  we also went with "low profile" box springs bought at our local mattress place.  we originally went with the regular height box springs but had to return them because it made getting into the bed too difficult.  but that's subject to your preference.  love this bed and would definitely recommend it to people.