This bed looks nice, but the wood is very poor quality, which means even a finger nail can scratch it. We assembled the bed on top of blankets to protect it, but the smallest bump led to tiny dents. The instructions were a bit complicated, as other reviews have noted, but we took our time and spaced out assembly over the course of two nights so we didn't get too frustrated. Overall, the bed looks nice and is sturdy for the price, but it is definitely not a piece that will last a lifetime.