Great bed. I put it together by myself (and I'm 63).  I ordered it to come with assembly, but those folks could not figure it out, so I just did it my self.  It took some  time and determination and a bit of a balancing act . It  could be done easily with some help with the headboard.  The headboard looks a touch pre-fab, but only at close inspection. I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to furniture, and it doesn't bother me at all.