This bed looks beautiful once it is together, but it takes awhile to get there. The directions (which are convoluted) estimate that it would take 2 people 30 minutes to put this bed together. This estimate is completely unrealistic. We took the time to lay out the parts and read the direction- even then, it took the 2 of us about 1.5 hours to manage it. We both have put together many pieces of furniture and this was the most difficult piece in a very long time. Lovely when it done. If you are easily frustrated- do not buy this bed.