I love my bed! It wasn't difficult to put together but you definitely need two people. I put two curtain panels on each of the canopy bars before screwing them in, which means I'll have to unscrew them when it's time to change out or wash the curtains. You could also buy curtain rings, which will make it much easier to change. The metal has a textured surface, not smooth, so the curtains don't slide easily back and forth. That was my fault for being too impatient to figure out the curtain ring solution. This bed comes with the frame(separate box), headboard, footboard, and canopy. Instructions are simple and easy to follow. At just $329, I feel I got my money's worth.