Absolutely love this bed! As pictured, very sturdy, well packaged and easy to assemble. All parts come packed inside the headboard, simply open the back Velcro cover and everything you need is inside! I love that a lot of the hardware is attached to the side rails, headboard and footboard, so you simply loosen, attach pieces and tighten. I purchased a metal platform frame in the event the wooden slats were not sturdy enough, and I was pleasantly surprised how solid the bed felt-so I’ll be returning the metal platform frame. This is perfect for our guest room!