This is a gorgeous bed! My husband put it together easily, but is reinforcing where the headboard attaches to the frame. It is only held together by a small piece of wood, and he was afraid it might break. Other than that, it seems very sturdy, and we are very happy with the purchase. The shipping took awhile, due to the many stops it made before being dropped off at our home. It seems that could be better streamlined, for a quicker delivery. Overall, we are very satisfied with the purchase and feel it was a good deal!