The bed is great to look at in a room and it is not imposing. The wood is soft and if you over tighten a bolt or dowel the wood can split. There are lots of parts to fit and it would be good to have someone to help. Instructions are clear. I would not buy this again and will be grateful if it lasts more that one year. Not an item that will last more than five years. I had ordered 3 and returned one due to overall quality. I needed the other 2 to replace broken metal beds and did not have the time to return them all.