This bed is exactly as pictured. I bought it for my 6 yr old son because he has a smaller room and needed a desk for Legos and schoolwork. He loves that it's a loft bed and that he can build a fort underneath. I love all the different configurations you can set this bed up. Makes it suitable for any placement. We are both very pleased with this purchase. It wasn't hard to put together but definitely took a bit of time. I definitely would recommend!