This is the most beautiful day bed I've ever seen It looks prettier in real life than even in the pic. My husband put it together in about an hour and a half. It was simple and he did it alone. I used a 10" mattress for the top and an 8" mattress for the trundle - as per some other reviewers' suggestions. It's perfect and I've gotten so many compliments on it. It was the perfect way to take out a queen size bed in my guest bedroom and turn it into a spacious media room - but still have the bedding for guests if need be. :)