Had a lot of issues with this.  The hardware for the slats was not in the same box as the hardware for everything else and was attached to the outside of the box.  We actually couldn't find it and had to to to the hardware store to get hardware.  The slots in the headboard were not nearly tall enough to get the sideboards into them.  I had to get a drill bit cutter bit and cut about 4 inches into the top of the slot before the side board would fit.  Other than that it seems like a great bed.  The drawers underneath are really nice and the bed is sturdy.