The bed was actually pretty easy to put together. I love the sturdiness of the frame. The cover that goes on top of the wooden slates has Velcro on it which allows it to apply easily and not move when the mattress is placed onto the frame. I would have given it 5 stars, but the legs are a hard plastic and one of them was split when it arrived. Don't let this scare you though because they are hard plastic and will hold up fine. I ordered the king bed. It does what it's supposed to do.