I am very happy with this bed. It came well packaged to avoid any damage. I will echo the comments of others - it can be constructed by one person, but it would be best to have a helper. The instructions are entirely pictorial, so pay close attention to the details of each photo. Note that some bolts and washers are already installed on the individual pieces - so don’t worry and think you are short any materials to complete the project. I am impressed with the sturdiness once assembled. I purchased the faux leather. The color was true to the listing photos. There is a 3 inch mattress topper on the mattress in my photo. A thicker mattress andor use of a mattress topper will take away from the visual impact of the headboard (FYI). I would recommend this bed.