We got this in white - it's absolutely perfect! I like how in the directions there's the option to also get the storage steps instead of using the ladder in the future. My girls LOVE this bed. I put it together myself and I will say that an extra pair of hands is always helpful. It probably wouldn't have taken that long to put together had I put it together with my husband. But 4 hours later, it's solid and stands and my girls were in love.