My son loves this bed. It's low profile and has a sleek faux leather look to it so it's perfect for a younger teenager. It doesn't take up a lot of space in his small bedroom in our apartment either. We got a memory foam mattress for it and it fits just fine. The drawers on the side have a lock system that's discrete but secure and there's enough space in each for all of his things. We're looking for a headboard to match now.