Searched long and hard for a nice bunk bed that the ladder could be on either side. This one is great! It does wiggle/shake a little (the only other bunk we had was something someone made with 2 x 4s, and it was really sturdy, just not as nice looking), but I liked that they could be separated and the weight limit was high enough that we could tuck our kids in and not think the bed would break. Actually bought 2 and are very happy with them. The espresso is beautiful. We have not put the trundles together. Wish they had a drawer option, as well as a trundle option as some beds do. My husband was wanted something that was easy to put together and he was pleasantly surprised with these (although it still takes about 4 hours each bunk set).