Exactly what I wanted. I put a gel mattress on top of my mattress, and it made getting into my bed much more difficult. I'm 66 and have bad arthritis and poor leg strength. I wanted something sturdy that would blend with my bedroom furniture. This is it! It is wide enough I don't feel wobbly, yet low enough to the ground that I don't feel like I am going to fall. Very well made and the reviews I read about it feeling safe are very true. I recommend highly!!