My fourteen year old daughter wanted a loft bed and I wasn't sure at first. When it arrived we assembled it right away. It took about four hours. She really likes the bed for the comfort and the space-saving feature. The downside of this bed is that while climbing up the ladder, it is uncomfortable on the bare feet probably because of the round bars. Also that the bed could have been a little taller so that she wouldn't have to duck down every time she wants something out of her drawers.