I was nervous based on some of the reviews, but the bed is great. Took several hours to put together, but my husband and I were powering through a stomach bug at the same time. Had all the pieces - just had to drill holes for the trundle stoppers. Will need more slats under the mattresses. A few minor imperfections in the paint in places. Doesn't feel like real wood, but it's sturdy. Have 8-inch mattresses for the top and bottom and 6-inch for the trundle (there's about 7 inches of space under the bed for it). All mattresses are foam. I wouldn't do a spring mattress because it would be too bouncy.