This is an inexpensive bed so it's not premium wood. It is manufactured wood with a paper-like veneer so if you understand what you are buying, you will be extremely happy. It's very sturdy and it goes together pretty easily and the instructions are clear. Be careful putting it together because the veneer will scratch. IT LOOKS GREAT! Honestly it looks like real barn wood from across the room. The cross "beams" stand out nicely and the veneer texture really looks good if you are looking for farmhouse rustic. I compared real wood beds and this, and in the end I cared more about saving a fortune in money than having real wood, and this bed achieves the exact same LOOK as the more expensive beds. Also, in the fine print, those "real wood" beds will tell you that they are a mix of real and manufactured woods. I love this bed and it looks amazing in my space.