This bed is awesome. It serves as a guest bed in our home, and it was easy to put together. The added storage is a plus, too. The only draw is that the mattress does slide around on the base, but with some creativity I am sure I could fix the problem. It really is a flaw in the platform design and not this particular product. Looks sleek and the guests have complimented us a ton.With kids, I recommend some of those corner protectors though! Overall a great sturdy piece and I recommend it!