This daybed came well packaged. The instructions were fairly clear. I would recommend 2 people to put it together, not because anything is very heavy, but because some pieces are long and unwieldy. The slats feel sturdy enough, although I wish there was a middle beam underneath to further support them. 

The color is accurate to the pictures online, and the fabric is soft. I took 1 star off because the velvet is the long pile kind instead of the short pile, so I am not sure how it will hold up to pet claws long term. Time will tell.