This bed was the easiest assembly of anything I’ve ever put together. Minimal pieces, very well organized hardware and clear instructions despite just being photos. Took me and my husband 40 minutes to assemble. That’s after the time it took to remove from box and get the garbage out of the way. It is so sturdy and well made. Looks exactly as it does online. We love it. So why not 5 stars? This bed took a month to get. That was frustrating, especially since we had our new mattress ready to be rolled out. The only other complaint is this bed is pretty low to the ground. And of course it’s a platform bed so no box spring to add height. I still love the bed despite this and know I will get used to it. I highly recommend