My son wanted to put his mattress on the floor and I wanted his room not to look like a flop house so this was our compromise. The instructions were easy to follow and the pieces were hefty. The color is just like in the picture. I didn’t realize it came with a piece to plug your phone charger which was a nice surprise. It is sturdy and cradles his mattress firmly. Making the bed will be a bit of a pain but that will be his issue not mine, lol. All in all a good sturdy bed frame, would definitely recommend.