I was hesitant to buy a bed this inexpensive - you often get what you pay for. But I was so pleasantly surprised by the quality of this piece! The upholstery is a beautiful cooler beige (a bit scratchy to the touch but that's no big deal) and has a very sturdy construction. Assembly took me about 2 hours on my own and was very simple. At first I was worried when I saw the support slats were cut in half and didn't span the full width of the bed, but after assembling the piece I am confident the interlocking system is a sturdier design than if the slats were full length. I have my mattress directly on the slats but the headboard is tall enough that I think you could have a boxspring as well if you prefer to sleep higher off the ground. I highly recommend!