There is a LOT of manual assembly required.  There are often no "divots" for where to screw things in (for example, you're given a leg and 2 screws, but no markings on the upholstered frame to know exactly where to screw these in).  
Also, the headboard is extremely low.
Other than that, the quality of the headboard material is very nice, and it's still a very pretty bed.