This bunk bed is solid and very high quality. I had searched for a long time for the perfect bunk bed, and alas many that are out there as you will notice, do not even give a very high pound weight that each level can sustain, meaning they are not strong. This bed is strong. There is a teenager sleeping on the bottom, and a 9 year old up top and both children very satisfied. I love the natural wood color. The stairs are solid, also. The great thing is, you have the option of placing the stairs either left or right when you initially set up the bed. The other perfect thing, these beds will separate, which was important to me when the kids are bigger and outgrow bunkbeds. I am very happy with this purchase and am pretty picky, and I would strongly recommend this bed!