The photos provided in the item description make it look like the bed frame is a mostly uniform piece, which it is not; the stitching that runs down the sides is also not noticable in the pictures. It's like the trick fast-food places use to advertise their items.

Even though the instructions are awful, assembly was not too difficult. Like others have said, make sure you have a backup Allen wrench as this one is soft and will not last.

The frame itself seems sturdy, and yes it is VERY low to the ground - the top of the headboard is only just above my knee height at 27".