First, as the other reviewers pointed out, the bed comes with no assembly instructions. It took me about 90 minutes and one failed attempt to assemble it. Second, the bed is described as headboard, footboard, and RAILS; however, the frame is a full-support wire grid on legs that accepts only a mattress. If you want to use a boxspring, buy a different bed. On the plus side, it's attractive and seems sturdy.