My daughter’s room is small, so we didn’t want a big headboard, plus we needed something that wouldn’t block her window. We decided on a simple platform bed. We chose this one because this finish matches her distressed white dresser and barn-wood desk. Also, it holds up to 350 lbs, so if a few people are sitting on her bed, it’ll hold. It was easy to assemble   arrived quickly. This is a great bed if you want something simple, compact, and attractive.