We wanted an inexpensive alternative to the higher end loft beds for our 7 year old. We wanted something sturdy that would look nice and hold and last a few years until she is a teenager. This was fairly easy to build. It is definitely a 2 person job. My husband and I built this in about 3 hours, with a few interruptions. We used the Allen wrench included and screwdrivers. I was a bit worried about some reviews mentioning damaging the bed while assembling but we had no trouble at all. I would recommend being patient and not using any power tools. That would absolutely damage the bed! Overall, I’m very happy with this product and hope it holds up!