This bed is everything I hoped for. It is a quality and looks very elegant in our space. The directions and diagrams are a little hard to follow at times but it was well worth it in the end. We worked on this unit for 4 days with about 4 hours per day devoted to it. Some parts require the help of 2 people but for the most part, one person can do the entire thing. Got a great bed at a great price.  We ordered the bed and bookcase in chocolate and the finished product looks just like the picture.  Make sure that you remove the baseboards and attach the unit to wall. The equipment to do this is not included but this is very important in keeping it secured to the wall. Couldnt be happier with the investment. We received several compliments on it.Pros: Elegant, well-constructed, good valueCons: Directions hard to follow at times.