The bed shipped quickly but it took a few days for us to get around to opening the box and assembling it because I thought it would be a big task. Assembly was much easier than I was expecting. All the wood pieces are labeled/numbered which really helps speed things up! The end result is a beautiful day bed in our nursery. It's very sturdy and looks really nice given the price point. It's worth noting that the wood seems relatively soft and could probably easily be damaged. My only complaint, which is pretty minor, is that I wish the hardware were a bit less obvious. Despite this I would absolutely recommend this bed and I would buy it again.