Package just came in! It took me about an hour and a half to put the bed together because I suck at following directions lol please don’t be like me MAKE SURE part B and E are facing up so you don’t have to redo it like me! Other than my own faults, it was easy to put together! It would’ve taken me 30-45 mins had I been more observant. Definitely doesn’t need a boxspring. This bed (w JUST the mattress) is already the same height as my other bed (with a boxspring AND mattress).