This was fairly easy for us to put together in less than an hour. It was really helpful to use a small toy container to hold up some of the weight of the front and back frames while attaching them to the sides. There were a couple of times things didn’t seem like they were fitting together quite right but we took our time, readjusted them, and tried again. It  came out looking really good. There is a bench support under each seat so they will stay open without slamming shut. I may get some very fine grit sandpaper to go over a couple very minor spots, but really no big deal if I don’t. It looks great in our mud room and is the perfect place for my son and his grandpa to sit while putting on or taking off shoes. Very happy with this purchase!