This bed is the perfect solution to our smaller living space. And guests report it a success!! So easy to use and the little fold-down table fits my sewing machine! We had it installed instead of trying to do it ourselves. Some of the pieces are heavy and awkward for a couple of older folks. But it went up pretty well. A few imperfections in the wall that we never noticed until a bed needed hanging from it but it still came out okay. Only one small complaint - the wood colors weren't exactly what I was expecting - more gray than reddish. A bit of a standout against the existing bookshelves but not too bad.