This bed took me 36 minutes to assemble.  Everything you need to put the bed together was in the box, no additional tools required.  It looks exactly like the photos so there are no surprises.  Very simple, yet elegant.  I especially love how much space is underneath.  If you're into Feng Shui, this is perfect for the "flowing energy"...however, if you're like me, this is perfect to store things!  I was looking for a bed that has a high platform to store things and this one delivers!  I love it!