Luv this bed!  Arrives in 3 boxes: headboard, drawers, sides and supports. This makes it fairly easy to assemble. This bed is sturdy -  center vertical support attaches with bolts, two extra supports horizontally attach with wood screws (which at first I was concerned about) and the horizontal wood slats are snapped in place to left and right side board and in the middle -  more than adequate for support and sturdiness. The drawers open easily, inside is  coated and are spacious.  It is a beautiful bed and just as pictured.  Very happy with this purchase.