I love the bed, wish the color was less “reddish” but I’ll probably paint it when I get a chance. Assembly went very well for me. I did it alone using only the small Allen wrench they provide, but I do have a hidden talent for assembling box furniture because I’m a bargain shopper. I chose not to install the cross rails on the top or the ball finials because I’m redoing my bedroom in a modern style.  Those details are too traditional. I added a photo showing the red tones in the color.