I found this bed to look even better in person than I expected it to be. It looks a little darker to me than it did online, and it's relatively easy to put together. Bed came in 2 boxes, which were both well packaged and protected. The legs are plastic but it does not take away from the stability and look of the bed. We are using a 10 inch memory foam mattress, it fits in perfectly and supports the mattress just fine. If you are looking for a cheap bed that doesn't feel or look cheap, this is the bed for you :-)