Pleasantly surprised! Most of the time inexpensive metal beds are not sturdy. They creak and wobble every time you crawl in. Not this one. It’s solid and sturdy. It’s beautifully made and also has a nice amount of storage underneath. Not needing a box spring is a nice bonus. I would give it five stars if the headboard and footboard were just a tad taller. We put an 8inch mattress on it with no box spring and with accent pillows the headboard can barely be seen. Because this is in a child’s room it doesn’t make that much of a difference to us, but if going in a main bedroom or guest room it might. The height just makes it look like a bit more like a youth bed. Otherwise, I highly recommend this bed frame.