Nice bed for the kids.  It is sturdy and the color is a nice dark wood.  It wasn't the easiest to put together, and too some time and about four grown men.  Also, the ladder rungs are a little off and appear a bit crooked.  I'm not sure if that was a mistake of the "builders" or a quirk in the pieces of the ladder.  As far as the trundle bed goes, it's very useful for guests.  Although it can be a little tough to put back into place after use.  Overall it looks very nice in my kids room, and they love it.