This bed was fairly easy to put together. We did it in 3 evenings after work. That includes all the drawers and stairs! We also added the under bed storage in about 1/2 an hour. The bed was unbelievably sturdy which is wonderful as it is for my 50 year old mentally handicapped sister. She can be very hard on furniture! But she has dreamed of having bunk beds for years and she finally got her wish! :)