Just as pictured, very sturdy. My kids love this bed... it has something for each of them. The fabric curtain was easy to install and no ironing needed. It did however take two of us a few hours to out together. There were so many parts. The instructions were pretty clear though so there were no hiccups. It would have been a nightmare without a power drill though although it did come with tools to use if you have none. It has a bit of a lacquer smell but it has started to die off after a few days. Overall I am happy with this purchase.