I like this bed, the price was great and it was easy to assemble. It's sturdy and doesn't move or squeak. The only problem I have is that it is MUCH darker then the pictured bed. Be aware that this bed is actually black with some coppery/brass highlighting applied over the black base but not nearly enough copper/brass tone has been applied. I won't lie, it bothers me everytime I look at the bed and I'm considering ways to increase the brass effect - if the manufacturers could share the technique they used I would be grateful!