This loft bed is the perfect addition to our daughter’s bedroom decor, she is just a preteen now. The bed is tall enough that she use her desk for school and arts/crafts. She is so excited for the bed. The bed is made of all wood so it can be reinforced although I don’t think you really need it. The instructions were easy to understand. You definitely need more than one person to put it together unless you’re handy of course. My husband and I put it together in about just under 2 hours. Let me add we are not handy at all!! Happy preteen, extra floor space! Awesome product!