Once assembled, the frame works exactly as it should. The bars give your mattress considerable support so you don't need a boxspring- I appreciate that a lot. Either the assembly instructions were hidden in a secret compartment of the box or I didn't receive any. My boyfriend and I both searched online to find instructions to no avail. The assembly is less intuitive than we would have expected so it's crucial to have some help. It took a few days but we finally trial & errored enough times to where we finally had it put together. The color does not look gold, it's more of a greenish/brass hue. Also, some parts were shipped with scratches already on them. I gave it three stars because it works, it's sufficient for my guest bedroom, it doesn't require a box spring and the price was right.