The wood on this bed is beautiful and very sturdy. It is very easy to put together, and I had it finished in under an hour by myself. It will take two people to carry it in the box as it is very heavy. I ordered this for my 12 year old son in a full and it’s perfect for him. I was initially worried about the mattress slipping off of the bed due to not having a foot board, but It has been two weeks and it is still in its place.