The bed and headboard are pretty easy to assemble and ends up as a very solid look and feel with no need for a box spring. I'd definitely recommend this if you're looking for something inexpensive that looks good. Some fair warnings: The drawers will both need to be on one side. The package it comes in will be heavy, so have a friend on hand. The pieces of any RTA product are vulnerable to crushing/splintering, but it's no problem to get replacement parts.