All in all a nice looking bed. We got the grey which was the color I expected and it shipped in less than a week. Majority of the paint was good but there was a small bit of damage on one of the boards but it’s hidden. Some spots the paint could be better but for the most part looks good. Straightforward to put together but time consuming. A drill would be best as there are a lot of screws. Took me 4 hours but 2 people and a drill would be much quicker. In the questions section it says the ladder is removable, which it is not, as it is attached to the bed and upper bunk rails with screws. Bed feels sturdy, looks great, and kids love it!