I was only shopping for a new bed frame when I found this. Mine was way too high and I no longer needed all that storage. Once I saw that I could get a whole new bed for only $127, I jumped on this one.-MOST IMPORTANTLY, I want to mention the size mattress recommended. It says 10-12" and I think 12" would be perfect and give you more use and view of the padded headboard without a gap, but mine is 14"!!!! I was really afraid it wouldn't work and I'd have to buy a new mattress but I really liked the bed and went for it. It works just fine and there is no gap at all for things to fall down. I don't plan on replacing it at all but if I was buying a new one, it would be 12".-extremely well put together. Took me about 2 hours to assemble but instructions are clear. I've never had a bed frame that was constructed with such attention to stability and strength. The cross bars are all metal and 9 of them are thicker and bolted on with 2 more under them at a 90 deg angle for addition support and stability. It does not wobble or move at all during use.-Mattress sits well in the frame with no slide whatsoever-the wood panels are very pretty and I LOVE that there is a wood panel at the foot end so it looks nice below the bedspread. See pic and please note my dog's toy he wanted you to see.-the frame metal on mine is black and looks nice enough all around that no bedskirt is needed. See pic.-I love the headboard. The padding is not thick but enough to provide a little cushion. I sit up and read or play on my phone and it's plenty comfy with a pillow or 2, of course, for back support. The plugs are useful as well. It would be nice if there was a place to tuck cords away but I manage to put them behind the bed pretty neatly. See pic. Really short charging cords would solve this!Hope this review helps. This is really a great bed for this price point and I really think it's worth the reg price of $160 as well.