My daughter wanted a collegiate looking studio, and was set on IKEA furniture. When we looked at IKEA the construction was so flimsy I just couldn't bring myself to shell out the money. We were thrilled to find this bed which is better constructed and even more affordable than similarly styled beds at IKEA. My husband, who is not the world's most handy guy, put the bed together on his own in record time. We are very pleased with the purchase.