I have been looking at this bed for probably 2 years.  Finally, this year I decided to buy it with some of my tax return money.  I was not disappointed at all.  I made sure to scotch guard the whole thing before putting it all together.  It took about a can and a half for 2 coats.  I put the bed together by myself (a somewhat handy 27 yr old female), and it probably took a little over an hour if I don't count breaks.  I had a low profile box spring already, and if I didn't then the box spring would definitely be showing.  However, the low profile box spring fits perfectly behind the side panels. Definitely recommend this bed for someone who wants a glam bedroom!