I should have taken away one star just because my bed didn't come with the assembly instructions but it was relatively easy to look up the instruction manual online. This bed took about 2 hours for me and my boyfriend to put together; it's not an easy task. But I am beyond pleased with the outcome. The bed sits VERY low to the ground but I love that low-profile look. The faux leather looks gorgeous, not cheap at all. I just can't say enough good things about this bed. For the price, it was a gem to find! The box it came in was very heavy though. I live in an apartment on the second floor and wasn't home when it was delivered so I had to wait for my boyfriend to carry it upstairs (I couldn't do it myself). It's a great bed though, very happy with this purchase!