The bed is gorgeous, however it appears that the wooden slacks are of a cheap wood. Every movement you make in the bed sounds like the bed will break. I am only 150 pounds and never experienced a bed to where I feel that will break with ease. Now, I have to research ways I can improve the life span of the bed ( which I’ve only had for a week). Maybe going to the hardware store and purchasing heavier wooden slacks. I’m not sure. The bed is beautiful but if I could go back, I would not have purchased this bed.