The bed looks nice and is definitely a hefty piece of furniture. The only problem is that when I climbed down the ladder slivers of wood broke off. If you have bare feet that could be a big problem. Also, the last two rungs on the ladder are close together and a tight fit to the bed - so it makes it difficult to use the last two. Making the bed is also somewhat of a challenge. I used two full-size 8" mattresses. Overall I am fine with the bed and think it will hold up with normal use. I may put something on the steps to prevent splinters.