Overall I'm satisfied with this bed. There was a small crack in the headboard from shipping, but I'm just going to fix it rather that bother returning it. I assembled it by myself in about two hours. It would be much easier with two people, but I didn't find it at all difficult. All of the holes, hardware, etc., matched up and fit properly. The only reason I knocked one star off is because the painted finish isn't all that great. It's not distressed or shabby chic, so it should be more evenly painted. Still, it's acceptable, just not quite as nice as I would prefer. It is made of real wood, so that's a plus. It does creak somewhat, but I think once it has been worked in a bit that will stop.