This bed is absolutely STUNNING! First and foremost, the assembly was super easy and quick! All the pieces were in the headboard which saved from having multiple boxes. My husband and I finished assembly within the hour. We slept in the bed for the first time last night. Our mattress is a little higher than most (gel top) but you can still see the headboard and actually rest your head on it.
Our cat has a fascination with sleeping on the headboard now!!