It is a good thing that I have some experience assembling furniture... because drunk monkeys could have written better instructions than what came with this bed. I ordered two, so I figured out my missteps by the second bed... not thrilled with having to take apart and re-assemble. The wood is very cheap, so be very careful not to knock it with your tools as I chipped each bed. All told, put together, they look nice... perfect for the space.