Well the only reason I gave this bed 4 stars is because the nail heads look like they aren't the best quality.
Although the instructions were confusing to me, my boyfriend figured out how to put the bed together pretty easily without instructions.
I also read several reviews that the bed came with three slats and that didn't sound at all supportive or sturdy, so I purchased a traditional metal bed frame to use with my new bed and this is what I would recommend. I set up my bed frame first, then we set up the headboard, applied the wings. To use the side boards and foot boards I had to remove the wood that comes on the sideboard to hold the slats and once I did that the bed fit perfectly over the metal bed frame and I simply attached the footboard as well.