A simple, but also challenge build, due to the way you need to push together lots of small pieces simultaneously. I did it myself, only throwing something once. ;) Mine came with a small scratch, but only on the side that faces the wall, so No big deal. The color of the bed looks very nice! It seems sturdy and strong. We'll see how it holds up over the years! I did buy a memory foam mattress to put on it, and I suspect that wasn't the best move with the slats. So, I plan to buy a thin piece of plywood to put on the slats and under the mattress, so it doesn't sink through the slats. I might recommend a spring mattress.