This bed looks nice, but it is poorly constructed and its obvious that the manufacturer is trying to cut corners every way they can. The headboard is very thin, as well as the side pieces that attach. The frame itself is thin metal and because of the construction, the bed does not seem that sturdy and its easy to manipulate it out of being a square. With a mattress on top it will hold its shape better, but this is a cheaply made piece of furniture, so keep that in mind before buying. Of course its not going to be a masterwork bed frame, but compared to bed frames I have bought in the past, its shocking how much more cheaply they are being constructed. I am giving two stars because it does look nice, I just wonder how long this will hold up..