I adore this bed it arrives very securely packed to reduce it getting scratched or knocked. It comes in 4 flat packed boxed and seems like there is about 10,000 pieces. The build itself i really enjoyed but set aside 9 hours or so (you'll need an electric screwdriver!) I bought this bed for the storage element but once built never realised how much storage! I've only had one night in this bed so far but I can say it's solid as a rock, cant say over long term but seems extremely well made and considered given the usual places joints go etc. The design really makes this bed for me with attention to detail and consideration given to things like the pull out table either side. Love it so far