I've had this for about a year and a half and I'm definitely glad I bought it. I like the style of the upholstered headboard with the wooden frame - looks very trendy and modern! In person I think it looks quite good, not cheap. If you get up close I'm sure anyone could tell the wood isn't real but it still looks fine. I searched for a long time to find an affordable, good looking bed that was available in a full size and this one seemed to check all the boxes. My only complaint is that the wood veneer that is on the tops of the side panels is coming unglued in some spots, and especially when you change the sheets I feel like there's a strong possibility of accidentally breaking one off all the way.