I've never used a platform/slatted bed frame before so I wasn't sure what to expect. If you're handy at all putting it together wasn't difficult, I'm one girl and had it together in about 45 minutes - there's just a lot of pieces - make sure you pay attention to which way holes and slats are facing when assembling, I didn't have any problems but look closely at the pictures before you start screwing things together. Slats seem sturdy. I'm a relatively small girl, about 155 pounds and it works for me.

Pros: Sturdy thus far. Clean design. Light and easy to move around a room. 
Cons: Has only made noise twice but I believe it's just settling into the build and the carpet. The allen wrench they give you is terrible and chipped away to a nub!