We received the bed and both sides of the box were open. Nothing was damaged though. I put the bed together by myself in about 45 minutes. It definitely would have been easier if I had waited for my husband to help. Once we get the roombed decorated and set up, I think it will look great. The first few nights the bed was silent but now on my husband’s side every time he moves it creaks like crazy. He is a 240lbs weight lifter. My side is still silent. I guess for the price... it’s pretty good but you can tell it’s not expensive. Next bed we buy will more than likely be wood to eliminate the noisy aspect. Hope this helps.