Looks just as pictured and is a great sturdy bed! Will only need a drill to add a screw to every other board when attaching the platform boards, everything else can be assembled by hand with the tools provided. TIP this bed has a STRONG formaldehyde smell. I recommend opening outside and letting it sit in a shed outside for at least 3-4 days before bringing inside. I have had it for a month now and the smell has faded away, but it was very intense when first opening.