The description of the item was lacking. The bed is very sturdy but needed to be stained and required total assembly. Assembly included every slat needing assembly for headboard. Needed hammer and small wood block to get headboard slats to go together with the wooden dowels for each piece .  We resorted to using a book a hammer as to not make dents in wood. Then screws provided to screw the main supports together. Good directions but really need two people for assembly. Headboard not quite tall enough to show over pillow shams. We chose this bed because there is enough room underneath to store a 10 inch memory foam twin mattress. No box spring needed and can use with or without dust ruffle. Great price and high quality.