It turned out to be just like everyone is saying in their reviews regarding this Viv and Rae bunkbed set!!! Except the strong smell... it’s nothing like I imagined. I expected unimaginable odour in which I may even want to return it, but it was normal to finished wood construction and even milder than what it could have been. Joyfully surprised and elated!!!!🤗 I immediately opened each box careful to keep them together for easy assembly and allow it to “breathe” with a window open for 2-3 days and then did the construction. It’s ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS and SOLID!!! I have no regret with this purchase AT ALL!!!