Overall the bed is great! The design is beautiful, but it is slightly more "substantial" than we had thought, which makes the room look somewhat smaller, but it's not a deal breaker. The quality is also good, definitely sturdy with proper assembly hardware. The only downside you might face is the mattress support slats. It seems as through the slats were the exact width of the opening, and so when we laid it down, more like tried to fit it, it tore the interior fabric (not the upholstery). It would be nice if they made the side board ledge slightly wider and the slat system slightly shorter.