Arrived in a reasonable sized box that my partner and I carried downstairs (he could have done it by himself). Parts were all labelled. Instructions were easy to follow. Took about 1-1.5 hours to complete by two people who are not very handy. Fits well in our rec room. Have sat on the futon for 1-2 hours at a time...its comfortable. Have not slept on it yet. Depending on how much it gets used, the cushion will likely need to be changed in 3-5 years. This futon is great for the cost. If you want to avoid changing cushions within 5 years, I would purchase a more expensive futon. We are happy!