Wood on headboard and footboard look very nice in spite of the wood being rough in a few spots.  Very clean look to whole bed.  Design for slats crossing the frame is ingenious with the velcro and frame construction was really strong and does not creak or feel insubstantial.  Only concern was one of the screws (about 20) stripped and we were finally able to get it to work.  GREAT value for the price!