You can't expect furniture-store beds from a box, no it's not real wood. We were replacing a broken IKEA bed very similar but without drawers and it is just as good quality. We are in a small apartment and needed storage space so this was a great way for us to create extra storage. (Also ordered the headboard). It's sturdy and had no problems with parts not fitting together or misaligned. You do have to make sure the bed is completely straight for the drawers to close flush against the bed (especially after scooting or moving the bed). So I'm happy and wasn't expecting some $1000+ bed from a box, I knew it would be cheaper materials, that's what you get when your bed comes in a box you build yourself. I recommend this bed especially if you are short on space.
Great if you need storage!
You can't expect furniture-store beds from a box, no it's not real wood. We were replacing a broken IKEA bed very similar but without drawers and it is just as good quality. We are in a small apartment and needed storage space so this was a great way for us to create extra storage. (Also ordered the headboard). It's sturdy and had no problems with parts not fitting together or misaligned. You do have to make sure the bed is completely straight for the drawers to close flush against the bed (especially after scooting or moving the bed). So I'm happy and wasn't expecting some $1000+ bed from a box, I knew it would be cheaper materials, that's what you get when your bed comes in a box you build yourself. I recommend this bed especially if you are short on space.