We've only had the bed for a couple of days but thus far, it lives up to positive reviews we read before making purchase.  It arrives in one box!  There are a number of pieces and hardware so it helps to lay it all out before beginning.  In our case that meant that the job only took a couple of hours (tops).  We did not buy the pull-out because we already own a pop-up that fits under this bed.  This is a great daybed for the price...would look good in any setting.  Ours is white.  We attached felt floor protectors to the legs to protect wood floors and would recommend that for anyone with wood or laminate floors.