This bed is lower than I anticipated, but it seems sturdy.  However the directions were lacking in clarity.  I had to guess at every turn.  This couldn've been a 2 hr assembly, it turned into an ALL DAY adventure, and not in paradise either.  Better Directions are needed.  Larger note stating that slats and footboard are inside of the headboard.  Lastly, the footboard is so low, if it wasn't for the mattress, I wouldn't see it or feel it.