We bought this bed for our 10 yr old daughter. She wanted something girly, but a bit more grown up and this was a perfect fit! She and I easily put it together and she was super proud of herself. We noticed there definitely is a side to the head and foot boards that you can see some rough edges, so we made sure those ones were facing where it wasn't noticeable. I wish it was a bit taller since her bedskirt is dragging on the ground. Also, her boxspring and mattress are not a tight fit, leaving some noticeable gaps, but overall we are very happy with it & may buy the same bed for her 3 yr old sister.