It really was very simple and easy to put together. It took longer for me to move the mattress and box springs out of the way than it took me to assemble this beautiful platform. I am very pleased with the quality, craftsmanship, and even the way it was packaged for shipping. Minimal waste and packed well enough that even if the boxes got tossed around, the pieces should not get damaged. It's a bit higher off the floor than I expected, and I see that as a plus. I'm so glad I no longer have to use those dumb box springs with my mattress-in-a-box.