This bed was not the easiest to put together, but it is a bunk bed, so what can you expect.  My dad and I didn't have any difficulty putting it together, but do FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS, especially when it comes to which side is the ladder and which is the back. It is extremely sturdy.  The color is very nice and there's not much of a smell upon unboxing.  I am also excited that it can be used at two separate beds in the future.  It does not creek at all, and there isn't a ton of movement for the person on the bottom, when the person on top is moving or getting into bed.  Great value for money!  Only real downside is the huge warning sticker on the bottom bunk, I covered it with the blanket for fear of ruining the paint when trying to remove the sticker.