Overall, very nice bed for the cost - directions are very hard to follow (and I'm an expert at 'adult ikea legos' and the such). You will certainly need two people for this job. Once the bed is constructed however, the look is great, and feels very solid. The wood is a nice gloss finish and not rough in texture and the headboard is a nice clean look. You will not be able to use a box spring with this frame - mattress only.