I couldn't be happier with my new loft bed! It has freed up so much space in my small bedroom, and with the memory foam mattress I get a great night's sleep. I'd looked at a metal loft bed on another site but am glad I chose the wood Bromley as I think the metal frame would be chilly on cold nights. I had a carpenter friend assemble my bed, as I don't think I could have done it properly by myself. If you're handy with tools, though, I expect you could do it. The only other thing is that the mattress is quite a tight fit in the bed frame so a bit challenging to put on fitted sheets. However, overall it's a five star purchase and would def recommend.