My family is very impressed with this bed! We had gone looking Ashley and Raymour because we were hesitant to shop online. However, this bed is way sturdier than anything we saw in person. My husband put it together with the help of our 8 and 9 year olds so it was relatively easy to assemble.  My kids love it. The railing on the top is high so you can get the 8 inch mattress and not worry. It is sturdy, looks good, practical...I can't say enough about it.