Bought this as a transition for our 3 year old from her toddler bed to a true 'big girl' bed. We wanted something low to the ground and this platform bed was perfect. Assembly was easy. It even comes with a couple corner guards. Couldn't beat it, especially at this price. You can see the unfinished top with the mattress we have on it, but it gets covered by her blanket. It could be painted if it shows.