I purchased this for my daughters room. It was easy to assemble, a 15 y/o put it together her self!!! I was disapointed in the side of the bed you do not see, is a legged side, not a solid panel side like you see in the picture. This prevents the bed from being placed in the center of the room if you want it Length wise against the wall. My daughter loves the bed, and the wood slats that support the mattress are sturdy and support well. All you need is just a mattress with this bed, NO box spring!!!!