Assembly was easy as long as you are really good at following instructions!! It is much sturdier than I thought so that’s great. Biggest reason I don’t love it is because it is SO low to the ground  once pillows are put on the bed, you can’t see the headboard part. So it’s basically pointless to even have it because you can’t see it. And that was with a 7” mattress.....I’m getting a 12” one soon because 7 was too thin so I can only imagine how much it’s going to cover now. Still an okay bed for the price, just know you won’t see the details once mattress  pillows are on it.