Really like the look of this. I bought a 12-inch mattress, which it needs. I put the frame together by myself, except for a bit of heavy lifting, and the instructions are excellent. But it was very hard work for me, and one of the bolts attaching the seat to the base just would not line up, and two others lined up but wouldn't catch enough to screw in. The bed felt secure -- lots of bolts and sturdy-feeling components -- plus it won't be used by rowdy kids; therefore, I decided to let it go. Just to let you know: Unless you are the super burly type, the assembly is not a piece of cake.