My 17 year old son assembled this in 2 hours by himself… he’s meticulous so it’ll probably be faster for others. It looks just as it’s pictured and is very sturdy. The day after I put it outside, it thunderstorms with high winds and did not budge, even though it wasn’t anchored down. I plan to find a permanent spot in my backyard and its a vibe!! Very chic! It also came with battery operated lights and that was a nice bonus to me. I can’t want to enjoy it.