Sturdy and pretty. It's charming and simply designed without distressing. My husband is 6'4" and 330 lbs and this bed accommodates him comfortably. The footboard is low so his feet don't run into it and the bed is sturdy enough for him. We have a Sleep Number mattress which needed the plastic Sleep Number boxspring under it. I wish the headboard was 6 inches taller, because with our particular set up it seems a little short. If you have a Sleep Number mattress, this bed has enough of a gap for the hoses, even with the Sleep Number boxspring. Pillows don't fall through the gap either. The drawers roll on the floor and aren't attached to the bed, so you can roll them all the way out if you want to. The drawers are well-hidden rather than being obvious storage. Please note that you get two drawers and need to buy two more if you want drawers on both sides. I like the bed and appreciated the quality of the construction so much that I want to buy more furniture from this brand.