I got the king sized bed in walnut. The wood is beautifully stained. The bed is sturdy and doesn't creak. It is super simple to put together. As people have mentioned, the design does not allow you to pick up the bed from the two side rails. You have to pick it up by the head and footboards if you are trying to move it in one piece. Honestly, it's so quick to assemble and disassemble that I do not see this as a big deal.