We homeschool through high school and we needed a space for our upcoming freshman to land (she is the third to enter into high school in our homeschool).  Space was at a premium in her bedroom because she shares a room with her sisters.  This loft bed was the perfect answer.  She loves it!  The desk and shelves have made completing her schoolwork a breeze.  It has a lot of pieces for assembly so I strongly recommend sorting all of the pieces first before putting it together.  My husband and daughter were able to put it together in a couple of hours and she has been enjoying it ever since.