After buying a really junky standard platform base for our new mattress (from the mattress manufacturer, not a Wayfair purchase), we decided we would use the refund to buy a solid bed that wasn’t going to break the bank. I can’t tell you how much time I spent looking up different beds and thoroughly dissecting reviews when I came upon this bed. Pretty straightforward design, affordable and great reviews. I went for it and although I did have to wait a couple of weeks to receive it, it was well worth waiting on. Very sturdy, looks the same as pictured and I know we will have this bed for years to come.