Assembling this bed was no easy feat, but I got it done. I am no handyman, and I did it by myself, so it took me around 2.5-3 hours to complete. I have received many compliments on my bed and it’s only been up for a day. The color is so vibrant and the velvet is so soft. 

You do not need a box spring. I don’t like my bed low, so I used one from a previous bed (along with a pillow top mattress) - that’s why my bed looks so high.