Great design, but I docked one star because the finish could be better; the finish had a number of dings, scratches and chips in the package (which were not from damage during delivery because the packaging was fine). Based on how the finish looks upon arrival, I expect this bed will get pretty dinged up looking though normal daily use. I also docked a star because the materials offgass strongly - a kind of resinous smell that's so strong I can smell it throughout the house. I had to keep the bedroom window open for several days in the room with the bed. Assembly: If you're used to assembling furniture, you'll find this easy to put together. But if you don't assemble much furniture, the instructions have a few minor errors and might take a little longer to get through than expected. Overall: The design is good and I like that you can assemble the drawers on either side.