Received the bed and set it up right away. Took a solid 45 minutes to assemble - instructions aren't the greatest, but if you take the time to 'read' the them, its not so bad. I was a bit concerned as I had read other reviews about the sides of the bed not matching up. My bed matched up perfectly - the rails are not the same size, so be sure and measure them before you assemble the bed. Keep the same size rails on opposite sides and you should be alright. Same goes for the side panels.  As for the colour, it's not the nicest colour grey, but works with our room. The nail heads would be better if they were silver.  Overall, sturdy, well built bed that's a great price.