I would give this bed NO stars if I could.  It's difficult to put together because it has 100 pieces (not exaggerating - 20 pieces for the frame and each side of drawers has about 40 pieces).  The instructions are similar to those of lego's - just pictures - but in black in white, making it difficult to tell whether the shiny side or dull side should be where.  Further - and the most frustrating - is that the holes are not drilled far enough to assemble the pieces together, so you will need to drill the holes deeper.  You will also need an electric drill as there are several areas where you need to drill screws directly into the wood (no pre-drilled holes).  Some pieces are flimsy.  Not sure this bed will hold up well for a teenager.