It wasnt crazy difficult to put together, the instructions were the best I have ever read! The bed looks amazing just as in the photo. I bought it for my mum that lives with me so its be used daily. Am not sure about how strong it actually is but we will see. Until now-after a week of use- she says she finally sleeps very good! And the delivery was quick though I have to say you need to check the courier company used. Cause they wanted to live the whole mental bed in the box on the entrance while they new the flat is on a first floor plus the mattress on a box which both were impossible to lift by a woman! Pls make sure they are more reasonable cause if I am asked to deal with Sth like that again I wont order anything from here again! Its unreasonable to be asked to carry a metal bed by myself on the first floor by stairs !!!!