The bed looks beautiful, and is very, very sturdy. Be prepared to spend at least 1.5-2 hrs putting it together. There are many holes that seem a little too small for the screws, so you have to work extra hard to try to get them in. However, the instructions were really good and I was happy to see that the bed it’s high-quality, with a really sturdy metal pieces. 

Also, we have boxsprings, but I quickly realized that you do not need boxsprings with this bed. The frame has several metal slats￼￼￼ that support the mattress easily AND if you do put boxsprings underneath the mattress, it’s so high that you can barely see the frame.￼