My daughter chose this bed because of the lights, we searched for weeks for one that was not very expensive. She was very excited for it be assembled, imagine our disappointment when we noticed a corner of headboard was chipped. Headboard does seem a bit flimsy but I think it’ll do just fine for just my daughter. It did take less than hr to be assembled with my husband. I would recommend a low profile box spring and a mattress less than 12 in. I did reach out to Wayfair and they said headboard would be replaced, currently waiting to see if we do receive it.