This bed is very attractive. It looks great in our bedroom.  My husband says that it was quite straightforward to assemble.  I watched!  My only complaint, and it's not a big one, is that our mattress fits very tightly within the sides of the platform. This makes changing sheets a bit difficult - getting hands and fingers under the mattress for tucking sheets, etc. is harder than I would like it to be!  I do recommend this bed for purchase - good price and very good quality. Just know that it may be a bit of a challenge when you are changing sheets.