This bed's design and construction were well thought out.  It arrived in good condition with the exception of slight damage to one of the headboard slats in the form of a splintered blemish. (That is why I gave this bed 4 rather than 5 stars.)   I was able to sand it out and place this to the back.  I wanted a farmhouse look, so I lightly sanded all the parts and whitewashed them before putting them togeather.  The build was straight-forward with very clear directions. With the exception of a small amount of help from my husband, I was able to put it together myself with little difficulty.  The result, is a very well built, strong bed that should last a long time since it has been placed in my guest bedroom.  I would recommend this to anyone that wants a nice looking platform bed with clean lines.