The bed was exactly what I wanted. It was fairly easy to put together if you have the proper tools and patience.  The instructions say you just need a screwdriver, but we had to use a drill. I would have given 5 stars but there is a very strong paint smell that has lingered and the "pre-drilled" holes were not drilled all the way and were off. Like I said the bed is what I wanted but the process of getting it has been a bit of a nightmare. It did not arrive on time and the mattresses that I ordered with it still haven't arrived. The twin mattresses have been canceled because they do not have them and the full mattress should be on its way.....maybe. Overall the bed is great.