We love how the bed eventually came out. The only reason I'm giving it 4 Stars instead of 5 is because there were no labels to match the instructions on any of the metal pieces; only on the screw packages. This cost us hours off our life we can't get back. My teenage son wanted a high bed so we used the box spring & mattress which is achieved the goal. And he also wanted black out curtain all the way around. The post are thick so I had to use O-Rings (3" Binder Rings) to attach the grommet curtains which gives the bed a modern but industrial look. Pleased with my purchase.