I bought this bed for my son's room. He's 13 and wanted something more grown up than what he had. The bed arrived in the timeframe indicated in two boxes (one with the headboard, and the other with side rails, foot rail, mattress slats, and hardware). The bed went together quickly and easily with basic tools and can be used with or without a boxspring. My son's twin bed has 4 square cutouts across the top. The wood is finished very nicely, in a rich dark brown color and the bed is very sturdy when put together. The bed is far enough from the floor that I can fit under-the-bed/low profile containers for legos and other stuff. Great bed at a great price.....very happy with this purchase.