I wanted some structure for a guest bed, without spending a fortune. This faux-croc bed has soft, easy-on-your-shins corners and a creamy color that somehow works as white, but also as vanilla in a more wintry setting as well (not snow white at all). If used with mattress alone, it makes for a pretty low bed -- I used box spring and mattress, and it's not too high (but less of the headboard shows when pillows are propped up). Assembly is straight-forward, but time-consuming even if you're handy. My bed frame was missing some integral metal bolt anchors, so I called the manufacturer helpline and they were terrific, overnighting me the necessary parts (and providing instructions by phone) so I'd be ready for houseguests on schedule. The quality wouldn't pass muster in a design showcase, but is a touch of class in my suburban guest bedroom. All in all, exactly what I needed at a budget-friendly price.