I love this bed. I had been eyeing this style of bed for a little over a year, and when I moved into my new apartment, I knew it was time. Blue is my favorite color, and I love the way this looks both when my room is filled with lots of natural sunlight and during the dimmer times in the evening. Bed was super easy to assemble on my own, though I wasn't in any particular rush so I couldn't give you a timetable (the bed does have wooden slats as the platform, I just installed them the day after the pic.) I love the height of the bed itself - if you are used to traditionally higher beds, this one won't be too traumatically low, lol. Also, the headboard is the perfect height because it is still quite visible with pillows. I haven't fully accessorized my room, but look forward to coordinating everything with the bed being a focal point. I went with an 11 inch mattress, which is the minimum I would do. Thanks, Wayfair!!