It's a great bed if you have kids since it is padded.  Only caveat is that there is a large gap at the edges and corners.  Our king size mattress didn't fill up the base of the frame but I see that is a common complaint about this bed.  The gap is large enough that a child's hand or foot can get stuck in it. 

Pros: Easy assembly, sturdy, looks great with all the bedding.
Cons: Large gap in the corners of the bed between platform base and edge of frame where a child's limb can get stuck in.