Beautiful, affordable and easy to assemble. We were getting a new mattress and needed a new frame. This frame is a sleek but not shiny black. the height is perfect for a 12" mattress. It sets the bed at the most comfortable level for me to fall into bed! Was easy for 2 people to assemble. One could probably do it alone, but it would involve some ingenuity and a lot of cursing. All parts were there and labeled properly. It is very sturdy. Someone mentioned earlier that the slats seemed flimsy. Well, they are meant to work as a team, not individuals! If this is the style for you (my room is contemporary/modern), feel confident buying it.