It is mostly what we thought. Assembly was required but was straightforward and easy for my husband to follow.  My daughter LOVES it.  Quality wood, not the fake stuff.  The main issue we have is with the drawers.  They are on rollers on the floor- not attached to the bed.  Our house is very old and the floors are not perfectly even so the drawers are non-functioning.  They cannot open. This was very displeaseing.