It wasn’t overly complicated to put together with the exception of the brackets at the very end. It is not  clear in the instructions as to where they are to go. We also had to add to the construction to improve safety. The top rails that are meant to keep the occupant from rolling out are very flimsy which is disappointing. The stairwell is also not the most sturdy in particular the handrail. Just to look at the bed it is attractive but the confidence in safety is lacking.