I liked the bed but the photos are very deceptive and do not reflect what the actual headboard will look like in use. They clearly raised the headboard in the photos. You will not see the design with a normal mattress. The only way you will see the design is with a very thin futon style mattress. Its fine for me, but a little disappointed that you pretty much only see the top rail when the pillows are on the bed. It looks like a dorm room bed.