I was scared the peices were going to be broke based off of how the box was delivered to my door step (shipping was fast btw) I hired the assembly team bc I just moved and was exhausted. They did a great job, I don’t think they were “professional” in the sense of being from an actual company but oh well, the job is done. I am in love with my bed, it’s sturdy for the most part, I do get scared it’s going to collapse one day lol. A box spring is for sure needed. It’s true to color as well