My daughter loves this and I think it is just ok.  Putting it together took about two hours and the frame is really lightweight metal so I would not recommend it for a large adult (fine for a petite ten year old).  It requires a box spring, but if you add a box spring, the mattress comes up above the footboard and almost to the top of the headboard. For the price it is a good deal, but just know it won't last for many years.