Due to moving, it took us almost a month  before we could assemble the couch. Assembly was fairly easy, just tricky for me being 7.5 months pregnant but the kids were able to help my husband put it all together. The boxing is genius in that the back “pillows” are placed inside the couch sectionals so they’re not smushed during transit. The kids love how firm yet comfy it is! They wanted a slumber party right away. We love the options to assemble based on what we want for the moment. So glad we purchased this as I relied heavily on other reviews. It’s the perfect addition to our living room!