Overall very happy with this bed.  My husband and I put the bed together in about 2 hours.  There are many many many pieces to assemble.  I would caution anyone to read ahead in the instructions.  They are terrible and not always in logical order.  The stairs & storage boxes did not align correctly and took an additional 1.5 to assemble.  If you can spare the time, it's worth it.   *Other reviewers said not to tighten until the very end.  This is true!*