Wanted to add that this can be cut down fairly easily if you know someone with tools. I became more disabled and could no longer climb up on the daybed. Hubby tipped it sideways, and we measured 4 inches up the feet, marked it with masking tape for a level cut and he easily took off the extra length with his milwaukee cordless sawzall. Then we taped around the cut edge (sharp!) of the cut off piece, put a screwdriver in the center and popped out the plastic piece that makes the "foot" and popped it into the now shorter leg. We did this to both daybeds in the home. Now when I want to lay down it is just sitting, not climbing. It will not longer fit a trundle and mattress but I do have the mattress under there and keep the trundle in back of the unit against the wall. The living room unit (never had a trundle) is now much more comfortable for guests to use as a "couch". There is still lots of room under for storage using underbed boxes if, like us, you have limited living space.
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Update at 3 yrs in use.
Still holding up well. If I could change one thing, I would wish the trudle was pop up, or I'd buy the one without the trundle and buy the pop up trundle separately.
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Update at 2 yrs in use.
Still quite strong and in daily use. We moved and it was a dream compared to trying to move a bed. We still use a large piece of cardboard (originally it was the box) between the rungs and the mattress. Gives it a nicer feel and easier to make it. I have this one against a wall so I have carpet glides under the feet to help move it to make it (any bed is hard to make against a wall). We bought this same model without a trundle for the living room when we downsized. We needed storage and I found totes that fit under it perfectly. They are the Hefty white and clear 66 qt, which are not available here but these are the same size. I can fit 7 of them under this, 4 in the long way front to back and 3 on the other side in sideways. With a skirt you don't even know all that storage is there.
It is a bit high to be used as a seat/couch. We have an ottoman near it but it's usually the little ones and they just climb on and love all the space. I still recommend this highly. Here are the totes that fit under. https://smile.amazon.com/Sterilite-17571706-ClearView-Latches-6-Pack/dp/B003EH1GH2/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1514372484&sr=1-5&keywords=66+qt+storage+bins+with+lids
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I'm giving this 5 stars because my minor issues aren't the manufacturer's fault.
The finish is an odd color on the "bronze" (dark brown) unit. See pic. It's not smooth, it looks to me almost like metal that got rusty and then was painted, in fact the color kind of brings old rusty metal to mind, and it's kind of a dull brown, not reddish brown I would expect from "bronze". It's not wrong, it's just not what I pictured, which was smooth painted metal. If it were summer I'd have taken it outside and spray painted it and I may just do that in 6 months. I suppose it might not chip as readily as smooth might but I may paint it ocean blue anyway just because....
Assembly. You should know I am a middle aged disabled woman and I was working alone. I've done this kind of thing before. Hubby and a friend brought the box into the room I was working in.
Once I got the box open (35 minutes and I resorted to a razor knife), there was a neatly arranged set of boxes very well marked with the parts inside, the letters referenced in the instruction book, which was in with the back piece (the largest). I read the instructions first and checked to see if all the parts were there.
Assembly calls for the use of a 4mm hex key. They give you two of them, one in each assembly kit (they must sell them separately). I went with my Milwaukee screw gun and a 4mm bit instead. It got a bit rough when I needed to hold a few things up but I used a piece of cardboard to balance them on and got the job done. Once the frame was together I added the stringers to the bed area. Easy procedure once you get the hang of it but I did find the plastic pieces that hold them in place were a challenge for my not so strong fingers. I took frequent breaks and eventually it got done. I left it all overnight and finished the trundle the next day. The trundle was harder for me. 1. My fingers were sore from the day before. 2. When putting in the stringers on the larger unit I sat on the floor inside and did most of it then slid out from under to do the rest sitting up close. When doing the trundle it's almost a must to kneel and I literally cannot. This meant sitting sideways and reaching in an awkward manner and it took me 90 min to put the stringers in, and my thumbs were screaming at me. I was so wishing there were just metal pieces and screws instead of the little plastic clips. The pieces that hold the stringers down the middle for strength were a piece of cake comparatively.
I got it all done and then cut the heavy duty cardboard shipping box to size and put the pieces over the spindles of the beds to provide a little more strength and perhaps pad the bars a bit - also less to take to the recycling center.

All in all time for assembly was 4 hrs but again that's about as long as it should really ever be for anyone since I am slow due to having achy fingers. Had I waited for hubby to have time to help it probably would have been about 90 min tops.
For anyone looking for weight limits, the instructions say 400 lbs for the top and 225 lbs for the trundle.
The advantage to this metal unit is that it is easily moved about, where the wood ones, or particle board are not so easily moved... I also like that the trundle is free standing because I intend to use it in an L shape so that the upper sleeper doesn't have to step on the lower one to get out of bed....
I paid under $200 including shipping. I would not have paid much more.

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I only gave it 4 stars because I had to call and get a new headboard shipped. It came damaged in the box. The box was in bad condition. Now that the bed is up. I put it together by myself. Proud to say I am a 54 yr old female.The directions were concise and easy to follow. Loved that every thing from the headboard to the nuts and bolts were clearly marked. It is solid. This being said you wont see much of the bed if you use it with mattress and boxspring. I opted to set mine up with just the mattress. Here are just a few pictures.

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After reading some reviews I decided to take the plunge and order this bed. I'm glad I did!

This frame was really easy to put together and is very sturdy. With the 2 of us the bed is holding a little over 350 pounds. The bed doesn't need a box spring but I wasn't going to get rid of mine just for that reason so we have it on the bed as well. It raises the height (obviously) but it's a nice height and exactly where I like my mattress.

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Absolutely love the bed! Easy to assemble with directions. Came out beautiful

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Flimsier than expected but should be fine for sleepovers. The cats don't like it because it doesn't have a padded back or arm rests for them to nap on, but we refuse to count their votes until they start chipping in on expenses.

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Bought this daybed for our guestroom. The construction is very sturdy and held our 250 pound adult son. The trundle is also sturdy but I should have gotten a pop-up trundle as it is too low to the ground for any of our adult guests to get in and out of comfortably. We also ordered the 8" and 6" mattresses which are comfortable enough for a night or two. Although the daybed description says the trundle holds a 6" mattress, the 8" does fit and would be better

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I was skeptic buying this bed and I was considering buying a similar bed at Walmart but I didn't and I'm glad. This bed was much more sturdy then the Walmart one. I was amazed at how little parts and pieces their was and how easy it was to assemble.
As soon as the bed was finished I shook it, bounced on it and just did a few more stress tests and it was sturdy as a rock. (Note: I'm a 210lb male) I will admit their were two screws that went in a little tight but they did go in so I can't complain.
My only advice to anyone who purchases this bed. The instructions tell you to tighten the side rails then install the cross bars (DON'T).
Screw them in but keep them loose then place the cross bars in one at a time. I learned the hard way but as soon as I did that they set in no problem. I placed the plastic lock tabs tightened the screws and called it a day. I like the bed and I truly feel it will last for a long time.

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So far I am really happy with this purchase!!! i have been looking for a few months, reading reviews before deciding on what to buy for my girls! Now that I have it I am so happy! Amazon is the place for me now!! Anything I want to get I'm always checking Amazon first before going anywhere else!
The bed is really strong and very sturdy! All my 4 little ones are sleeping on both beds... What a great buy and I would recommend this bed to anyone! Setting up was a piece of cake and you cannot beat this price! On top of that, you get it in 2 days as promised!! I love Amazon!!

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By far the best daybed I've seen. Was skeptical due to the reviews but decided to try anyway. The pictures don't do justice. Beautiful stylish modern daybed. The structure and engineering of the base is just brilliant can't be explained! The company even applied a breaker to the bottom bed which enables the mover sleepers ever feel their rolling away. Ikea offers a higher price for just plane simple and hard to fit with current livingroom style. DHP provides style, comfort and a beautiful feeling. Great also when you have a gathering with friends and watching tv everyone can have their own comfort instead of sitting on a chair and others on a simple couch! You get a couch, comfort for guests to sleep on a real matress and a stylish room for 300$ not even a 2 for 1 price. if you're not happy you can return it with prime. What's the risk? Believe me I was still hesitant thank God I listened to my instincts.

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The frame is super sturdy and has two hight options.

Pros
-Fits a zinus matress no problemo
-Feels sturdy
-Looks fantastic

Cons
-Building this is hard and will take you all morning
-The tools could be better due to the type of screws

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I waited a few months to write this because i wanted to be sure it was a good sturdy reliable bed. I use it every day all day and i love it. I'm very pleased with this bed thank you. The people I talked to from amazon were great too, lots of fun to chat with.

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I love the bed and it was super easy to assemble but I am missing the slats the bed sits on I really don't want to send it back I just want the pieces I am missing

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We are very happy with this daybed! It is sturdy, easy to put together and looks great in our den. So glad we purchased it!

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Very nice and didn't take all day to assemble

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Everything was just perfect! The correct item, in the correct colour, with all the parts - arrived a week before expected. It was easy enough to assemble (recommend two people). The end result was just what I was looking for.

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The bedframe was for my daughter I was looking for something durable affordable and not too costly works well in her bedroom

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Great quality.. easy assembly

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Easy set up, and beautiful to look at. Rolls easily under bed and locks in place. Much easier than bunk beds.

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Use this day bed with trundle for guests. Guests say this is a comfortable bed. It is functional. Not fussy about the colour

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good

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Spare bed. Very nice indeed.

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Very easy to set up. Looks nice