We bought this bed to make the most of the room in our two bedroom apartment. With three kids, we wanted each to have their own space and still have some room to move about.  This was a perfect solution. The bed is very sturdy and has been tested by our kids making forts, climbing and using it as place to wrestle. When we need it, each kid can go to her bed and read in her own space. I will say it is a difficult bed to put together especially with the allen key assembly...if you have two sets of hands it will make it easier.