This bedframe is almost exactly what I expected, and almost exactly what I wanted. My only disappointment is that I wish the metal was more of a matte finish than it is. That being said, I can totally live with it. They recommend two people to put it together, and so do I, BUT one 5'2" woman CAN do it alone if she has to. Also, I would recommend having a rubber mallet on hand, as not all of the "pegs" and "slots" line up perfectly, so you may very well need to hammer them into alignment. (A regular hammer will damage the finish.) On the whole, I am very pleased.