This bed took quite awhile to put together (about 4 hours with two people). That being said it wasn't particularly difficult. There is a lot of hand screwing to do and pieces may take a little finangling to get just right. However, I am very happy with the bed and the price point for it. You can use the hollow space inside the bed to store things that you need out of the way, and the little cubbies are very useful for storing linens, books, socks, etc. There were a few small dings on the wood but it comes with a little marker to blot them out. All in all, a good purchase!