All the reviews are accurate - very nice bed, very sturdy bed. The headboard does not come up high above the mattress like the photos unless you have a low profile 11" mattress. Like other reviews, the king size is a bit wider that the mattress (4" prob) and there will be some space on either side of your mattress where the slats show too, a bit of a bummer but you can cover it with a comforter! Overall happy with the bed!