To be honest these beds are better in person than in the picture.  The packaging was impressive absolutely zero damage to any of the wood.  The hardware was laid out in a very organized manor.  The instructions were not 100% the best but if you take your time it really is not that hard to assemble.  With two people, one mostly watching, it took about 2 hours to fully assemble and make the beds.  My 10 year old daughter loves her new beds and can't wait for her next sleepover.