The daybed/trundle was easy to assemble, needs to be backed up to a wall as the back is not meant to be seen. The color is exactly as it appeared in online photo. I should have paid closer attention to overall dimensions including arm width. It overpowers the space. That being said, it works for my extra tall Son and will function well for his out-of-town guests. Out of all the db/t I viewed this was best to accommodate XL twin mattresses, so I would buy again. Slat bundles were clever and saved my forearm muscles.