This bed is a great value. They styling is simple and contemporary  You can't beat 200$ with delivery at any local furniture store. The assembly is straight forward and easily performed in 45 minutes by anyone who can use a screwdriver and hammer. The bed is made of MDF which is fairly sturdy  once the bed is fully assembled but, I doubt it will take much abuse. So, it may not be the right choice for rambunctious children. I have one aesthetic problem. The boards that make up the bed's flat surface are bare (unpainted) wood that is noticeable where the mattress doesn't cover the corners; not enough to knock a star.