Once set up this bed is sturdy but putting it together almost had me returning it before it made it together. My boyfriend builds for a living ... and it took him, with all the ‘right’ tools and powered tools (not hand tightening screws), almost 3 hours straight.  If it had been me alone, this would’ve been returned immediately.  Just a consideration.. it isn’t for the faint of heart or hand.  Otherwise it is as expected.