Sturdy and fairly easy to put together on your own but it helps to have a helper. The biggest struggle was to lift the mattress into place since it's heavy but it is a very comfortable mattress. The color i received is a nice dark taupe that goes well in almost any setting. I'm very happy with my purchase but i will note that the drawers are not fixed on rails. They're simple boxes on wheels with a fairly cheap bottom. Personally i wanted some hidden storage so i'm fine with it but other customers might prefer something sturdier.