My son LOVES this bed. Was very easy to put together alone (would have been easier with two, but was manageable.) the LED’s are very bright but can be adjusted. One thing of note, the area where the LED’s are is not covered with clear plastic or anything. It looks that way in photos or online, but it is more like a recessed shelf with the LED’s mounted above. Purchased with the 2 drawer LED nightstand and I can say, between the two pieces (from same manufacturer, it appears) you almost don’t need any other lighting except overhead. Provides a lot of light but not enough if you need a room “fully” illuminated. More of an accent lighting arrangement.