Just put this bed up for my 9 yr old daughter, we purchased it in white- she loves it!! I was actually able to put it together nearly by myself with the exception of assembling the back and two sides together (once you get to the point you have to stand everything up). It took me nearly 4 hours, but that's because I did it nearly alone as I said. Feels sturdy, had no issues with damaged or missing pieces, a great buy for the money! It will serve its purpose until she outgrows it.