I purchased 2 of these beds with drawers underneath for my teenage boys one year ago.  The only thing I wish was that I had room to buy them in a twin XL for the growing legs and feet!  They are solid wood and very heavy and sturdy.  The color is as shown in the merlot, kind of a medium dark wood.  Very masculine for my boys rooms.  The drawers have good sturdy rollers on the sides, though, like any drawers, can be bent out of shape if you fill them too full (which my kids try to do!)  Overall great value for the price and I expect them to last till kids are grown!