This piece isn’t exactly for someone that has no experience putting things together. It is medium to hard assembly for one person. It is really heavy and would probably need two people to put together. It had detailed instructions but the hex wrench that came along needs a longer shank. The desk legs need a brace at the bottom due to spreading out if bumped or moved. The ladder is a good height and length. Was probably the easiest piece to put together. We used a queen sized camper mattress and need a twin for the top. It can also be used for a storage so I know it holds weight. All of the wood construction was nice and mostly fit together. You would need a tape measure and a carpenter’s square for some of the boards as they didn’t fit correctly together. Overall I’m impressed with this piece and definitely recommend!