My husband was unable to help put together. I did it!!! 66 yrs old and not so bendy anymore. Easy to do. MUST follow each step and DO NOT tighten screws until together then go around and tighten up. Solid well-built bed. The color is a peaceful green-gray...lovely. Just watch the leg in the middle of both sides of the bed. Right in the foot path to make the bed....toes connect..ouch!  No negatives as far as I am concerned. Would purchase again.