I love this bed. It is stylish without being trendy. The headboard meets the frame so there isn't a gap for the pillows to fall through. I have to say that the directions were horrible. I read the reviews throughly before ordering and was encouraged by one gal who said it took her and her father an hour to put together. Well, it took me two days - I got so frustrated after the first attempt I slept in my son's room. For me the instructions were not complete. Anyway, I finally figured it out and am extremely pleased with my purchase. Next time I will spend the $80 to have the handyman come and assemble - would have been worth it to spend the $$. Gving this 4 stars b/c of the lousy directions. As far as quality of the bed, etc - do it this bed is fab!