Love the bed. Took a while to set up as instructions not clear. Was upset initially because we opened the boxes and found one of the drawers cracked/ damaged. Feet were scratched up, headboard backing missing and seems the headboard is the king not California king size which we ordered. Considering all this we still love the bed and find it sturdy. The metal frame just sort of sits together without screws which I thought would not be secure and make noise. However no noise and very sturdy. No need for box spring. It took a week for all boxes to arrive as these did not arrive all together on same day which surprised me.