Its definitely a process to assemble with the Alan wrench and bolts. Took a bit but by no means rocket science. If this is gonna be permanent its great but I move a lot and would honestly sacrifice a headboard for the convenience of not dissembling it. I have a FULL XL and it slightly sits on lip of foot. But maybe its a Queen I dunno? Im sure a proper full fits perfectly. I like the rounded headboard. Good fengshui compared to square. Props to the box packers though because most all the parts you take out are in succession of the steps which was really impressive.