First of all I really like this bed frame. It is very sturdy and looks every bit as nice as some of the more expensive models we considered. The reason for only four stars is the assembly of the frame. The head board and foot board do not easily fit into the main posts. It takes A LOT of hammering and finagling to get it together. Also, the frame supports we're too long and needed to be cut down a small amount to fit. It's definitely a two person job and I would use a block of wood to hammer against or you Will damage the frame. If you are good at diy type projects you should be able to complete it okay.