This bed is absolutely gorgeous and such good quality! I am a huge fan of assembly required furniture because the price is always better and I enjoy putting things together.  With that said, this bed was the easiest to assemble and strongest slat bed I own.  The slat technology its self is fantastic! Each piece of wood slips inside of the black plastic sleeve which snaps into the metal support beams. The chance of the slats moving or going out of place is impossible due to this amazing technology. The bed is strong and very sturdy. The only thing I recommend doing is to Scotchgard the fabric to prevent any permanent stains.