This bed is beautiful and quite sturdy. I managed to put it together myself in about 2 hours. Instructions show that wooden bed slots go in at the end however they would not fit so I had to loosen the front metal bar , slot them in and then tighten the bar up. That said I am delighted with this bed- it’s just beautiful in my granddaughters room- she hasn’t seen it yet due to the lockdown restrictions so it will be a lovely surprise for her when she can come visit