It’s fairly easy to assemble alone (depending on your comfort level)  but I think it will be easier and quicker with two people. It took me two hours. Slept on it one night and so far I’m happy with this purchase. Not needing a boxspring was the selling point for me. My mattress lays high and there enough for pillows. The material is soft and the bed pieces are lightweight.  I chose the Taupe color, but it also looks like a dark sliver grey color, if that makes sense. I like the color so no complaints. I originally wanted to give this bed 4 stars for quality, but overall it’s good quality for the price.