We had our hesitations in ordering this Murphy bed based on other reviews, but we were relieved to find it an excellent piece for our small second bedroom/office. It is definitely a challenge to assemble, however. The rolling base piece does come pre-assembled, but building the credenza around it requires two people. Certain pieces were a struggle to line up, but once everything is secured, the piece is very stable.  A few reviews have noted boards arriving with scratches - this was not the case for us. Just be careful during assembly; we managed to cause a few scratches ourselves while unpacking and handling the pieces. Overall however, we're very happy with the purchase. The brown wood color is exactly as pictured and the size is just right for a small space. The tri-fold mattress is also very comfortable on its own, although adding a mattress pad helps to lessen the feel of the folds.