Very happy with this purchase. This was actually a Baxton Studio bed that was sold out everywhere else. It is sturdy and looks grand in my room. It's low, and perfect for a thinner mattress (I have a marvelous memory foam mattress that does the job). Too high a mattress could look out of place with this design. It was easy enough to build, I did it on my own (absolutely no outside help) and it took me about 4-5 hours because I took my time and quite a few breaks. With help and electric tools I'm sure it's much quicker (I just had a screwdriver and not a lot of upper body strength). Very happy with my purchase and I highly recommend it!