If you're considering buying this bed, I highly recommend it!  It comes in one big box with a few smaller boxes with the small parts inside.  Once I got the box in the house, it was totally manageable to get it unpacked & assembled by myself.  I'm a single woman who is not at all mechanically inclined & I got it put together in a few hours with minimal frustration.  It is very sturdy, and really, really great looking.  The gray is a little more taupe-ish than I imagined, but it's a really lovely, rich color.  The fabric feels durable and the wooden legs are a very nice touch.  Once completely assembled with the mattress, it sits up higher than I thought it would, which is nice also.  I give this five stars for the value, ease of assembly, and overall quality look & feel.  It's great!