When this comes it really is a box of lumber. I highly suggest organizing all the pieces before you get ready to do the assembly.  We did and that helped a lot. ( I put a post it on each piece to identify it.) My husband and I assembled this together but I could have done it by myself, as well.  Once put together it is really, really sturdy.  You can’t wiggle it anywhere.  We bought it for our living room. .  I’m only 5’0” tall and my feet do not touch the floor in any furniture. We added a cotton stuffed mattress. I put it in the lounge shape and it fits perfect - my legs are supported and I am comfy.