Very easy to put together. You do have to create drill holes for the slate and there is only 5, so you will need to add more to support the bed. It's been a few months and the headboard is to heavy for the frame and has split. Also they painted the bottom of the legs black which has stained my new carpet. So you may want to get some leg protector to avoid this. Okay bed, but ultimately it was replaced for another bed company.