OK so I'm 5'2" 110 lb. woman and I put this together myself complete with slates, drawers and headboard.  It took me about 2 hours but was pretty straight forward, not complicated at all.  I am a decorated and I'm helping someone refurnish an apartment they rent out.  It's small so I needed to find anyplace I could with storage.  This looks amazing and the drawers are huge (only on one side, the other side is open)  I have the open side flush up against a wall.  I purchased the dark color and it looks rich with all cream bedding and area rug.  
I love it.