This is a great bed and it was fairly easy to put together by myself, although the parts weren't all marked. I chose this one because of the 3" clearance underneath as I have cats. Unfortunately, the clearance is closer to 4" and they are able to wiggle under the bed. So now I have to find a way to block it. I purchased a not-so-great queen mattress that measured 60" x 80" x 12" and it's a little shy of hitting the edges of the frame so you will need some extra blankets on the bed to make it a good fit. It's quite sturdy and the wood is solid. It's elegant looking and overall well-made. It should last quite a long time.