Once I had decided that my 25-year-old bed and mattress were life-expired, I spent a very long time trying to find the perfect replacement. I had a list of things that I DIDNT' want (upholstered base, divan, etc.) but I had more or less decided on an iron bed. I was on the brink of spending almost TWICE as much when I stumbled on The Original Bed Company ... and my... am I glad!! I did a double-take when I saw all those lovely iron beds with low foot ends. That was exactly what I had been searching for. (It's quite a small room and a high foot end would have been overpowering.) I spent ages reading all the reviews and I have to say that every single positive comment rings true. I now have the perfect bed, a super comfortable mattress and a better and nicer bed than I so nearly bought. The whole thing is very well made. I was a little nervous about the matterss - a lot of money to pay without trying it - but have faith! It's going to last years. It's true what everyone says ... this bed does NOT creak!!! it's just fabulous. I deliberated for a while over which design and which colour to go for, and poor Jamyang (who has the patience of a saint) put together several suggestions for me. In the end I went for an ex-stock bed and I am soooo delighted with it. I would recomment this company to anyone and everyone. Your bed will not creak!!