My husband and I compromised on purchasing this bed. I wanted a fully upholstered headboard with button tufts and so on, he wanted a manly bed with clean lines. We saw this bed and thought it was the best of both worlds. Easy to put together, took us about 30 minutes. The frame has a built-in platform so we saved money by only needing the top mattress and no box springs. Love our new bed and everyone compliments it and thinks it is expensive as well. Such a reasonable price for a gorgeous piece!