We bought the bed and the matching under-bed drawers. Everything fit together very nicely. Parts are numbered and marked L and R to make assembly easier. Holes lined up, screws fit. The drawers fit perfectly under the bed. I am extremely sensitive to odor, and there really wasnt much of a smell. This is made of solid wood, not particle board. We bought 1/4 inch plywood to put over the slats to support the mattress. The slats may be spaced a bit far apart, but we didnt try the bed with just the slats so I cant say for sure. We used 8 moderately firm mattresses, decent quality. They work very well on this bed. I am impressed with the way the bed and drawers were carefully planned, labeled and manufactured. One trick that made assembly easier - put the top lip of the piece which holds the white slats that make up the front and back of the bed on the floor with the holes facing up. Insert the slats and then put the bottom piece on while its still upside down. It helps if someone holds one end to keep the slats in place while someone else guides the slats into position. Hold on tightly to the top and bottom when you flip it over. That was the only tricky part of the entire assembly. My granddaughter was extremely pleased with her new bed. I feel we made a good choice, and would recommend this bed to others. I am going to look for a and dresser next.
Good value and very pretty bed
We bought the bed and the matching under-bed drawers. Everything fit together very nicely. Parts are numbered and marked L and R to make assembly easier. Holes lined up, screws fit. The drawers fit perfectly under the bed. I am extremely sensitive to odor, and there really wasnt much of a smell. This is made of solid wood, not particle board. We bought 1/4 inch plywood to put over the slats to support the mattress. The slats may be spaced a bit far apart, but we didnt try the bed with just the slats so I cant say for sure. We used 8 moderately firm mattresses, decent quality. They work very well on this bed. I am impressed with the way the bed and drawers were carefully planned, labeled and manufactured. One trick that made assembly easier - put the top lip of the piece which holds the white slats that make up the front and back of the bed on the floor with the holes facing up. Insert the slats and then put the bottom piece on while its still upside down. It helps if someone holds one end to keep the slats in place while someone else guides the slats into position. Hold on tightly to the top and bottom when you flip it over. That was the only tricky part of the entire assembly. My granddaughter was extremely pleased with her new bed. I feel we made a good choice, and would recommend this bed to others. I am going to look for a and dresser next.