I was very surprised at how easy this was to put together. basically, you just screw on the legs, flip the back up and put the cushions on. I was able to do it by myself. It took about 25 minutes. I really like that the cushions stick to the back with a lot of velcro. Once in place, they stay in place! This couch is for someone who wants the lumbar support or in a more formal area. It is not a slouching type of couch by any means, but it gave my mid-century living room a nice feel!