Listen; I am NOT, I repeat NOT a person who is good at putting things together!!!  NOT!!  But this attractive, solid and sturdy bed was a SNAP!!  It had FOUR (4) SCREWS!!!  Seriously, four (4).  I only had to unfold the head and foot boards, insert the four screws, and it was done!!!  It's a very nice looking metal bed with very little work to set up.  I recommend this to anyone who hates putting things together.