It is more than hard, it is a nightmare to put together.  It should have been free for the days it took me to get it together.  I was also not overwhelmed by the quality either.  I wanted it so people could sit down to take on or off their shoes.  I would be very afraid for anyone to sit on it.  I just don't trust it to hold up.  Wish I could have liked it.  Not worth the cost and effort.