This bed is amazing! It is solid wood, not particle board, definitely very sturdy. It took my husband and I about four hours to put it together and the directions were simple to follow. I also like that it’s not as high as a typical loft, much better for our 5 year old. We got a six inch mattress and there is still plenty of room beneath the safety sides. Only drawback to me is that the drawer is on casters instead of a track so it makes it a bit harder to openclose on carpet. Overall though, a fantastic bed.