Affordable and sturdy. I looked for hours on end after purchasing a modern looking bed that was made of "wood" and twice the price. It fell apart within a few weeks. Then I even opted to pay more for something that would last. However, I had a Zinus bed that cost less than 200 dollars and worked just fine. I might say that this one is even better because the slats are made of metal. The wood on the headboard does look pretty manufactured but it'll do.