Wow!! This little thing is a lot better than I anticipated. It’s great quality, the wood isn’t too thin or flimsy. Everything feels very sturdy. Took my husband about 1 hour to put it together and it was a little tedious, but with the right tools he was able to do it. There’s many little parts and pieces, but very doable. The gray is a very pretty and neutral gray. I love that it came with slats as boogie boards never seem to fit just right. I am excited for my youngest to see it once it’s all setup, which is why we have the ladder facing the wall. Overall, I love this bed. I also like that there is a bunk bed option. We will be looking into it!