I was pleasantly surprised. The finish is high quality, multiple layers to prevent scratching, parts were all top-notch. This bed was very easy to build and looks and feels fantastic! No creaks or anything. Silent and rock-solid with an incredibly easy build process. I couldn't be more pleased with a bed frame at this price point. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a bed frame. It's honestly incredible. I like how this bed looks. It was easy to assemble. Once assembled the bed is sturdy. The bed frame is solid, doesn’t creak or shake. The wood looks nicer than I expected and goes well with other wood furniture. I've not seen any other furniture of this quality in this price range. We were using it for our guest bedroom and all our guests loved it. I'm very happy with this purchase. Just what we were looking for and so perfectly packaged. This is very easy to assemble with clear instructions and tools provided. What is most impressive is the sturdiness of the frame once assembled. This thing just does not move. No sound, no sway, no squeak, nothing. It is extremely well engineered, looks great, functions great, and is easily worth 5 stars!