This bed looks like the picture. It was pretty easy to assemble, but two people will make the job quicker. Make sure pay attention to the instruction with regard to which panel face you are working on (the holes are almost identical).  We missed this and had to undo the steps and put them back again the right way. Instructions could have been written better so people pay attention to this. The actual bed is sturdy ( I still think it needs a middle leg to support the slats) If you are buying this bed as a matching set, beware the stain does not match.