It takes a bit a patience to assemble this as not all the fittings line up but if you take care it goes together eventually. The components are stored in the headboard. It is an exceptionally low bed, not that far off being a futon really. The slats are halved into a middle frame of the bed. But its a modern contemporary finish which also suited a very low window. As a spare bed I'm sure it will be fine not so sure if this would last long with everyday use but then the price is quite low.