I was looking for modern style on a budget. Something different from all my friends with ikea beds. This bed is beautiful. Yes, it's laminate, but it still looks great.The color matches some antique mid century modern pieces I have. A few knicks when I got it but it comes with a touch up pen thing. Lots of pieces to put together. I put the queen together by myself and it was manageable, but I'd recommend a partner to help hold pieces up while you screw it together.