It actually wasn't that difficult to assemble if you preread the instructions, it's definitely a 2-person job. The bed does have a wood chip/particleboard smell when it comes out of the (very well packed) box. Worried by some of the reviews about the smell, I stood all pieces against the wall and pointed a box fav at them for 24 hours...once the bed was assembled there was no smell. 
 Now for the good stuff—there is a lot of storage! The warm grey linen upholstery is nicely executed and overall handsome looking. 
I'm actually super happy about the bed, I wasn't expecting to be this satisfied given the price.