The bed frame looks and works excellently! The components aren't solid wood, but they are very sturdy wood composite slats. Instructions included are detailed and will walk you through the entire building process, but it is very strenuous. As several of others have mentioned, the bed really takes two people unless you want to spend several hours doing assembly by yourself. Also, although the assembly kit does include the necessary screwdriver and allen wrench, you will likely need a rubber mallet/hammer and power screwdriver for some of the trickier sections. It will make the job world's easier, especially if you decide to go it alone. Long story short, arduous building job for a very nice payoff in the end. I'm happy!