Looks great, sturdy, fairly easy to put together minus the slats. Those are a pain and there are not too many bed frames still using 2 rows of slats, I have never owned a platform so can't compare but its definitely comfortable with just the mattress on it. It has a tiny bit of give because the 2 rows of slats are bowed but down side is the middle of the bed where there are no slats. There is just enough bow that unless you have a heavy mattress the middle will sink or if 2 people are sleeping in the bed. Great bed frame though looks very modern.