Beautiful bed - looks like something from a nicer furniture store.  Very well packaged, so no scratches and bed is solid, does not seem to be made of any particle board if it even is.  Also bought the nightstand, which also is beautiful. Did not buy the other pieces because my daughter already had newer pieces that match very well - there is no obvious difference that makes them look like they are from another set.  Had they not matched, I definitely would have purchased the other pieces based upon the quality of the bed and nightstand.  My husband, who is not anywhere close to what one would call "handy" had the bed assembled in about 1.5 hours - but that included removing each piece from substantial packaging in which it was wrapped to prevent scratches.  So very easy to assemble - instructions were very clear.