This bed was very difficult to assemble as parts were not labeled! Directions were not always easy to understand and we had to take apart our progress at points once we realized mistakes (due to unclear directions and lack of labels). My favorite pet about the directions was that they state it will only take an hour for 2 people to put together HA! Not true! That being said, once we figured it out the bed is incredibly sturdy and looks great! Our kids are loving it so far