My husband and I were able to put this bed together in less than 2 hours. It is huge, doesn't need a box spring (as described) and looks like the picture in color. However, the faux leather is not my favorite. I wish I had gone with a fabric upholstered headboard, because this screams "70's vibe" at me. I'm thinking of upholstering it with fabric from a craft store. Aside from this, the product is as listed and has a weird leathery but plastic at the same time scent.