I'd give 4.5 stars if I could. It's really a very beautiful bed: both classic and contemporary (+1). It seems really sturdy, (+1). It was well packed, (+1), and had very clear instructions (+1). The price was right (+1). I'm taking off 1/2 point because there is a small paint mar on the main corner post. I touched it up with a bit of acrylic paint and only I know its there. (I'm still waiting for the mattress so I don't know if the bed is actually a little long or not; several reviewers had that comment). But so far I'm happy with it.