I really wanted to give this bed 5 stars but after sleeping in it, I can only give it 4 stars. The assembly was pretty easy and it looks nice! It does look like a large crate that someone would pop out of at a magic show - what mystique. The mattress is comfortable but it doesn’t lay completely flat. I think with a mattress topper on it, it would be much better. It’s a good small-space solution for us!