This bed is very good quality and looks like it will last our son many years. We love the storage space and the additional door to have access to the open space under the bed. We knew the side without the drawers was open and planned to have it against a wall, but good to expect that in advance. The only thing is that the mattress sits very tall on the top (the picture makes it look like it sits a few inches into the bed, but it is flush with the top. Overall very happy with this purchase.