This bed looks great after being put together.  However, it took about 5 hours and the pieces do not fit perfectly together.  Pre-drilled holes were in incorrect locations and often times multiple holes in the same location.  The staircase came in with a significant chip in it and does not line up precisely next to the bed - there is spacing between the two.  Also the bed frame - was not made out of one individuals wooden slats and instead of made from multiple cut out pieces, leaving us to believe srap wood was used to put it together.  That being sad, the kids LOVE this bed and it looks great and if they're happy - we're happy!