I am totally in love with this tufted bed! aesthetically high end and good quality too! i bought this for my daughter's bed (who is currently 6 months old) so i didn't want to go crazy and spend a lot. this bed is comparable to tufted alcantara beds that you can find at horchow but for less money. i am sure that this bed will last til she goes to college. the velvet has a nice texture. the base frame is sturdy. excellent quality!