I have never ordered any furniture online before. The picture online always looks better than in real life. I was pretty scared that I would get something that was cheap looking and of poor quality once I opened the box. However, I was pretty satisfied after assembling the bed. With the right bedding, it looks very classy and high end. The assembly only took 10-15 mins. But, be careful not to touch the bed with dirty hands. The headboard comes uncovered so while assembling the bed, be sure to wear gloves. One thing I didn't like was the black steel beams attached to the headboard. I can easily see them from the side of the bed.