Bed is more than I expected. Easily put together, just don't look for plates to put bed frame to headboard. As long as yo use the headboard, frame and footboard you do not need them. They are for putting another frame to headboard and are not included. However, the screws needed are included. Very easy to put bed skirt on and to make the bed up. All metal frame. Posts look like wood. This is a really heavy good quality bed. I would buy it again.