The bed is beautiful.  I purchased the dark brown. Even though the instructions are straight forward, it took a fair amount of time to put together.  It comes in multiple packages, super heavy boxes.  It will definitely take 2 people to put together, especially the steps and because you have to assemble the bottom first then raise the top bed to attach to the bottom.  Be prepared to assemble all drawers from scratch. The most time consuming part is the base to hold the mattress, you have to screw every little stick one at a time, but it makes the bed safe. Quite a workout, but worth it.