It looks great and is very sturdy. The nailhead strip that others mentioned is not as tacky as I feared. Actually, it's not terribly noticeable unless standing inches from the headboard. I used box springs because I have a memory foam mattress and it works perfectly. I would warn to be careful installing the wooden frame because I did tear the fabric a bit when putting it together. Putting it together took less than an hour, by myself, and I'm a girl. Oh! And definitely add inside delivery, especially if you have stairs. The bed weighs over 150 pounds and I never would have gotten it to the 2nd floor by myself.