This is the most sturdy most solid bed I've ever seen.  My husband is a 265lb bodybuilder who jumps on everything; he is the destroyer of furniture!  This bed does not move under him, it does not creak and moan and when he does his "Shamu" flips in the night, the bed stands firm.  It took a while to put together, but the instructions were good so it was not too hard and now I have extra storage for all the linens.  Great bed and looks very nice.  Looks EXACTLY like the picture shown.