We got two of these for our girls’ shared bedroom.  The platform slats are great, no need for a box spring.  My husband assembled by himself, the first one took over an hour but then the second one was faster because he had the hang of it.  The extra pieces are stored in the headboard, which makes it quite heavy — unzip the fabric at the back and remove first before carrying up stairs to make it easier! The beds are very sturdy, and the detailing is decent. This is for a weekend house so we weren’t looking for anything high-end.