Bed is sturdy and we placed an 8 inch memory foam mattress on top. It is comfortable to both my wife and myself. Directions for construction were not very clear. Look over all before starting and analyze the pictures. Knowing what was to be placed where later and staring at the photos still didn't save the environment from my cursing, but did save the project! At the very end the finishing screws did not hold, so I used gorilla glue as I reinserted them and also glued between the boards at the foot area. I clamped according to gorilla glue time frame plus some to ensure good adhesion. For the total price it wasn't bad. I really like the appearance.