The bed is sturdy and pretty, but the side boards and the foot board is so LOW. I even bought a low profile mattress and that even shows, Please be aware, I am 5'10, and the footboard only comes to the middle of my calf. Plus the box spring still shows, the way the bed is framed a bed skirt will not work unless you know how to sew and make your own. If I had not let the bed sit in my garage for 2 months while ny vacation codo was renovated I would have sent it back. I would pass on this one guys!!