Better than we were expecting. I was a little overwhelmed with the setup at first as there were so many parts. But the install was smoother and simpler than I expected, and no need for tools. Everything needed was in the box. We were also pleasantly surprised at how comfortable it was to sit up and read on this bed. The shelves add some clearance room for your head, instead of being right against the wall. The plugs are an added benefit to simplify things around our bedroom. Quality on this frame was better than expected, and gives us confidence with our new king mattress, especially without any box springs.