The bed came quicker than expected and arrived in good condition.  The delivery was not placed on my covered porch, but rather one step down where it might have gotten wet.  We had been looking for it but could not see that spot from our door.  Fortunately a neighbor noticed it and called. It was easy enough to assemble but did take several hours. There are a lot of screws, so it is helpful (but not necessary) to have a power screwdriver. The caramel latte finish on the wood was as pictured.  It is for my guestroom and primarily my granddaughters so it haven't heard yet how they like sleeping on it.  It would have been nice if the head and foot had both been solid, but I could see from the picture on line what I was getting and did not expect that.