I needed a bed that would make a small room seem larger and an interior designer friend suggested a low profile platform bed. With the sleek curve of the side rail and the faux black leather appearance, this is the perfect guest bed. I often go in the room no, just to lay down for a few minutes, thinking how much I will envy my guests when they stay here! The bed was easy to put together though only included instructions with blowout schematics, with no written instructions. A little challenging but doable. Suggested for 2 people to put together. Very sturdy bed...needs no bed board, the slats act like a great boxspring.