Since moving, we wanted to re-do our entire interior design completely, starting with our bedroom. We do not care for mattress + box spring foundation combo nor 14"+ mattresses with a pillow top anymore. We went from ornate and regal to minimalist and modern. After going through many designs and sites, we settled for this platform bed. There are many pieces that make up this bed and while the instructions are pretty clear, it isn't as detailed as they should be - like correct orientation of side rail installation for example (you need to install them in correct orientation so you can bolt the headboard onto the side rails). The bed took me about 1 hour 10 minutes to assemble, not counting the 15 minutes it took removing from their boxes (2 boxes total). We use it without king size Tuft & Needle bed and sleep has never been cooler and better! Now to shop for new sheets and comforter!