Thanks to all of you who gave assembly tips in your reviews! It helped us to avoid what could have been some big headaches.Here is a summary of the what I learned from others as well as first hand:Be sure to read the instructions before starting to assemble. Other reviewers are SO right, if you are using these as bunk beds, be sure the upper rails with the most holes are facing down. The extra hole is necessary to install the ladder.Many people wrote about how difficult if was to install the little gray tabs which stabilize the bed slats. Please note the tabs are flush on one end and there is a little space above the tab on the other end. The flush end goes next to the rail. We were getting very frustrated trying to snap them in place until my husband noticed the difference. The reviewer who suggested taping or padding channel locks to press the tabs in place has a great idea! (The tape/padding is to protect the outer railing from getting scratched).Another note: Some reviewers stated they bought the same beds from Walmart for less money. The ones Walmart has that are exactly like these are priced the same as Amazon. Walmart does offers a less expensive set that looks very similar to this one. I wonder if the reviewers who said these beds are "shaky and not very stable" bought the less expensive set.This Walker Edison set is VERY sturdy and does not rattle at all! If you check out the Walmart site, you will notice the less expensive set is shown with different bedding than this set on Amazon. Walmart's $199.99 set is pictured with the exact same bedding but I think in a different color.These beds are good quality, very sturdy and the finish is great. I like that the ladder can go on either end. The wrap around upper rail makes it possible to place the long side of this set away from the wall. This makes the process of putting on sheets, etc. much, much easier.Amazon's Prime Free Shipping was wonderful and the beds arrived on the expected date. My only complaint is not with Amazon or the bed manufacturer, but with UPS. They did not bother to ring the doorbell and just left the box in our carport. (We were home all day, too). When my husband started to move the box, the bottom was open and items started falling out! Fortunately, we were able to retrieve everything without any damage to the bed itself and amazingly, nothing was lost in shipping! The hardware is blister packed nicely with letters on the side of the cardboard backing that coordinate with the instructions. Initially, we thought eight of the bedpost end caps were missing because there was only a package of eight when the inventory sheet listed 16. Then, we noticed eight had been installed in the bedposts by the manufacturer.Assembly does take time, but we tend to be a bit methodical. I would recommend these beds to a family member or friend.They really are a great value for the money!

Good bed for the money. Sturdy enough. Clear assembly instructions. Bought it for my 5 and 9 year old girls. I like that it can also turn into two separate twin beds if they grow out of the bunk bed.

After reading the reviews and taking notes on how to avoid the Step 3 Mistake, I carefully followed the otherwise clear instructions and got the bed put together curse-free in under 3 hours - I did have to enlist the help of my husband when it came to popping those blasted little plastic tabs into the crossbars, which he didn't have much trouble doing. He wondered if those who said they did have trouble were trying to push them straight in or one side at a time like he was. We also put the top crossbar/slats section together before attaching it to the frame, so maybe that made it easier. Anyway, the plastic tabs definitely make the slats feel nice and secure.Here's the rundown: (items marked with * are reasons for the 4/5 star rating)About the construction:-Okay, first the packaging. Couldn't have been happier. Nothing was bent, scratched, or misshapen. The packing was nice and padded and tight. None of the metal pieces rubbed against other metal. While it might seem a little wasteful, each of the 44 metal slats was in its own individual plastic sleeve, so none of them were marred at all. I didn't think to check, but the sleeves felt like recycled plastic. I'm not sure if you know what I mean, but there you have it. Come to think of it, the cardboard for the "O" parts may have been recycled, too. Pretty sure the rest of the packaging wasn't, though.-One of the holes in one of the end posts (A or D) must have been slightly off, as one of the assembled [head or foot] pieces (step 2) wasn't quite straight after I assembled it. This didn't make a difference after the bed was completely put together, though.-*The ladder could be a little better constructed. The horizontal metal pieces that attach to the top bunk aren't exactly flush with the edge of the crossbar it attaches to. If you have the right dremel attachment, you can widen the screwhole a little bit and push the ladder inward as you tighten the bolts. Otherwise, you may have a tiny bit (like, a cm) of a sharpish edge sticking out at the top of the ladder, either from the rectangular horizontal piece or from the top of the hollow tube. (Kind of hard to explain.. sorry!) Not a huge deal, and pretty easily fixable. Also, if you change your mind about where to put the ladder, it's really easy to move.-*The posts are definitely not as flush as the picture would have you believe. No surprise, of course. It would be nice, though, if there were some kind of sleeve that slipped over the tubes where they connect, kind of like a curtain rod..if that makes sense.About the finished product:-The extra little legs in the center of the bottom crossbars are nice and make the bed feel extra sturdy.-The ladder might take some getting used to. While the design does make it more compact since you don't have a ladder sticking out diagonally and taking up 2 or 3 feet of extra space, it is a little trickier to climb up a perfectly vertical ladder, at least for a 7-year old. The inclination is to lean back as you climb, which would loosen the joints and eventually make the bed wobbly. I'm sure we'll get the hang of it, though.-It really does seem sturdy. There is very little jostling on either bunk when someone gets on or off the other one, as tested by myself (115lb on top bunk) and my husband (170lb on bottom bunk). Just remember to check and tighten the bolts periodically.-Another reviewer mentioned the height, saying it's taller than most bunks. This almost turned me away, as I was nervous enough having my rambunctious 7-year old boy on a top bunk. I was relieved to find that this isn't actually the case - it's the bottom bunk that is a bit lower than usual. As the other reviewer also mentioned, this gives you plenty of headroom on the bottom bunk, which is true. Unless you're freakishly tall, any adult could sit comfortably on the bottom bunk (which could be important for bedtime reading and storytime). The top bunk almost seems lower than normal..I'm 5'3" and I can almost see over it. :)-I think someone mentioned the mattress size. We used two regular twin mattresses, and with bedding on them, they fit perfectly. A naked mattress would have space on the sides, but I think it's meant to allow for comforters and such. If you don't use fluffy bedding, you can always fill in the space with stuffed animals!All in all, I'm happy with my purchase, and I'd recommend it to someone who is looking for a sturdy bunkbed and doesn't want to settle for the cheap one that goes by many names but gives itself away with the same photo everywhere you see it...here on Amazon or at the Big Stores. If you've been shopping around for bunkbeds, you know what I'm talking about.

Great bed for the price and exactly what I was looking for. It's on a hard floor and bins slide under it easily. The bunks are spaced well so my teenage son can sit up all the way comfortably on either bed. He's 14 years old and put it together himself for him and his little brother. Nothing complicated with the assembly. The mattresses we chose are fairly thin so we should have put a board under them right away. The metal bars under the mattresses bent in a saggy shape and were very noisy before we put a piece of plywood over them. It's much sturdier and quieter now.I like the clean, minimalist design. The horizontal rods on the head/footboards can easily hang a basket/bin/anything. I also like how it can be separate twin beds or stacked as a bunk bed. The black looks nice in my boys' room and is holding up well, no scratches or marks. Overall, it's exactly what we wanted.

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️You CANNOT go wrong with this product. It is extremely sturdy and perfect for small rooms. Weight restrictions and distribution is quite high so an adult could easily sleep on this bed too. If you follow the directions according to the booklet provided it’s honestly fool proof. I assembled this bed with the help of a friend in a mere 2 hours from start to finish. I chose black for the frame, but it does come in white and silver I believe at the time (July 2022)The unit itself recommends a 6” mattress, however the ones I purchased are 10” thick.Other features you can reverse any of the pieces to have the ladder on any corner. Also this bed does come apart to make 2 twin beds of down the road we wanted to separate the boys into their own rooms.Definitely give this a try you will not be disappointed

Overall, a great sturdy bed. 165 lbs male, five and a bit in height. Memory foam, twin (triple folding) 4" height bamboo matress on the top and a standard 3 or 4" twin futon mattress on the bottom. Once assembled, it is fairly rigid when it's standing alone. There's no grip on the bottom of the posts, so you might need to get some rubber floor protectors for that. You'll need four rubber 2" round floor protectors. When assembling, the long horizontals, which make up the sides of the bed; need to be put togther with some careful observation. Before assembly, FIRST decide where you want the ladder to go (it is configurable) then carefully lay out these long horizontals and look for the holes for the top and bottom of the ladder. If you don't do this, you'll end up having to take most of it apart to swap them. This is the mistake I made during assembly. This is not really mentioned in the instructions, you have to be observant when assembling. Other than that, I used blue loctite when assembling and added some MDF board (aprox 37" wide by 40" long x 2 pieces on the top bunk and the same on the bottom bunk) which, while probably not strictly necessary, felt a whole lot stiffer since the individual metal slats seem really bendy. Overall, this worked out great as an adult, standalone bed.

Somewhat easy set up. Took two of us and about an hour. There was a slight dent in one of the main pillars but it hasn’t affected the structural integrity. No creaking (yet) so hopefully it stays that way !

My 14-year-old and I built this for her room. It was pretty easy and we put it together pretty quickly. When it was time to move, it came apart easily, also.My only issue was with the delivery - all the furniture I ordered was left outside in the snow and the guy didn't even bother to knock on the door. I know, I was home and surprised when he drove off! Figured he'd knock after he got it all unloaded and at the door... but that's not a product issue.

This was a surprise. By the pictures, I was a little worried that it would not be sturdy. Suffice to say that the pictures do not do it justice. It is very well made and solid. I am over 200 lbs and my spouse said that the bottom of the upper bunk hardly moved when I tried it out. I even moved around and it is very sturdy. We are very pleased!