This bed looks even better in person and is high quality. The frame seems very solid and the fabric is durable and thick. For me, the frame is slightly larger than the box spring, so there is about a 1-2 inch gap all the way around; doesn't bother me though. It took me (one person) a little less than two hours to go from box to completed bed. For the final step, you need to screw in four wooden beams/slats that support the box spring. You really need a drill for this because there are no screw holes and you need some pressure to drive the screws into the wood. Use a level to make sure these beams lay flat when you press down on them (there are adjustable feet on each) so that your box spring is properly supported. I have had it for about a month now and really like the way it looks.