I have been debating on getting this bed for a year now, waiting for the price to drop just a little. It finally did, delivery was very fast said it would take 2 weeks only took 1 week. Putting the bed together was about 5/6 hours with my brother and I, instructions were included. The only part we were stuck on for a about 30 mins were the hinges for the storage (which is a lot of space on the sides) but we figured it out. It did have a smell to it, which I’m waiting on it to air out so i can put my clothes in it. I do have a spring-box under my mattress because I wanted a little bit of height…I ordered a queen size. Overall I am satisfied with the bed, cannot wait to decorate my room now that i have my bed.