I purchased this bed in full size, hoping to save space in a fairly small urban bedroom. However, it is so petite and streamlined that I recommend going ahead and buying a queen if you can swing the higher cost of a queen mattress. 

It is a delightful, cleanly designed bed that is not too low or too high. With latex or memory foam, there is no need for a bulky box-spring. It is sturdy for the cost and, as long as you tighten all screws and bolts, it does not move, sway or squeak at night.

It took me 3 hours to put this bed together by myself. The directions are badly written, and you'll spend a good amount of time just staring at them before you understand. I did need to use my power drill to secure the slats, but otherwise, I did not need any extra tools. If you have the patience, you'll be just fine.