When I first opened the packaging I was a bit disappointed as it looked a bit like the old fashioned reproduction furniture and thoughts of ‘you get what you pay for’ sprung to mind! However all that changed once I’d put it all together and it really does look lovely. The pine slats look a bit cheap so not sure how long they will last, but it’s very sturdy, even with a heavy mattress fitted on top. However as it’s only for guests It won’t see much action so I can’t comment how sturdy it actually is. Only time will tell.