Was difficult to assemble as instructions are not clear in terms of which direction pieces should face and the screws must be perfectly aligned or they will not go in. I have put together many complicated things before, and this was frustrating. Got the whole bed together and realized the shelf attachment slots were in the wrong place. Just going to leave the shelves off because I’m not going through that assembly again! Was also very difficult to put the plastic pieces that keep the rails stable on - required pliers which damaged the finish. Also bed is very wobbly - even after checking that all screws were tight.  But the price is very good and after some stabilization with a well-placed book shelf, this will work.