First off, the packaging was damaged and there were parts missing out of the box. Since the bed comes in one box, instead of 2 or 3, it weighs a lot. For that reason whichever side the shipper lays the box, especially if they handle it roughly, will most likely will damage the box and parts inside it. Because of the damaged to the box the parts inside were moving around freely denting each other. The wood was dented in many different places making the bed look like it has been used for several years. The construction is not so bad but its not great either, I would probably give the construction 3.5 stars out of 5.
The instructions are pretty good and 2 people can assemble the bed in about an hour or 2, depending on how mechanical savvy you are.
The slots of the bed base are spaced far apart making each bed only use 7 pieces and that will not work very well with rubber/latex mattresses. I had to use all 14 pieces on the bottom portion and IKEA ones on the top.
The ladder is very slippery, having the same lacquer finish as the rest of the furniture. The steps are way too wide for little kids hands to grab them comfortably and safely. They are not round but rectangular with sharp edges (an inch high and 2 5/8 inches deep). My son almost fell off, climbing off the top, and I had to catch him.
OK but not great
First off, the packaging was damaged and there were parts missing out of the box. Since the bed comes in one box, instead of 2 or 3, it weighs a lot. For that reason whichever side the shipper lays the box, especially if they handle it roughly, will most likely will damage the box and parts inside it. Because of the damaged to the box the parts inside were moving around freely denting each other. The wood was dented in many different places making the bed look like it has been used for several years. The construction is not so bad but its not great either, I would probably give the construction 3.5 stars out of 5. The instructions are pretty good and 2 people can assemble the bed in about an hour or 2, depending on how mechanical savvy you are. The slots of the bed base are spaced far apart making each bed only use 7 pieces and that will not work very well with rubber/latex mattresses. I had to use all 14 pieces on the bottom portion and IKEA ones on the top. The ladder is very slippery, having the same lacquer finish as the rest of the furniture. The steps are way too wide for little kids hands to grab them comfortably and safely. They are not round but rectangular with sharp edges (an inch high and 2 5/8 inches deep). My son almost fell off, climbing off the top, and I had to catch him.