This is a well-designed, solid, and attractive platform bed.  Working entirely alone, with no tools other than a screwdriver, a small hammer, and the supplied wrench, I built the whole thing in just under two hours.  It looks daunting, but the step-by-step instructions take you from start to finish (17 steps) with no problem.  My only concern is if I ever have to move it to another room (or another house, for that matter), I don't think there are parts of it that are easily disassembled.  Other than the big slats that hold up the mattress, it almost seems as if it has to be moved in one piece, which would be a big, heavy proposition.  For now though, I am very pleased with the product that I got for the price that I paid.  It's a beautiful piece of furniture.