I was a little hesitant to buy the bed without seeing the color of the wood first, but went out on a limb and love it! The color is exactly what I was hoping for. It’s more neutral so no red undertones which is nice if you are going for a modern yet earthy look. 

As for sturdiness, my husband and I were surprised at how sturdy it feels and the building process wasn’t too bad, although I wish the bolts were labeled. Still, it was fairly easy to figure out. 

I would definitely recommend!