This bed gets an A++ for style, stability and quality and oh yeah, price. It is substantial, but does not overwhelm the room by being too busy or heavy handed. It has an elegant look with a nice blend of simplicity and eye catching scroll work. It gets a B for assembly - read the instructions carefully. It works best to have two people - the second person is needed to hold things and to yell that you are  doing it wrong. I would buy this bed again.