When I saw the design of this bed, I stopped looking at other beds. Assembly was easy. Just follow the directions and look at the diagram if you have any questions. Everything is labeled, and the packaging of the assembly screws, etc., made it even easier. I made the decision to downsize from a queen size bed to a full, and it was a good decision. (I read reviews on that option, too.) If space weren't an option, I would bought a king size bed. There really aren't a ton of advantages to having a queen size bed, unless you're over 6 feet tall. I'm just under, at 5' 11", and the full size bed works very well for me. With Wayfair's quality products and good prices, I'm free to change my mind at any time!