Assembly was pretty straight forward. One person can it but a 2nd person working on the shelving while the other works on the frame can cut the time in half. Most things fit well. A couple of drawers don't line up perfectly when pushed all the way in. I believe this has to do with slightly misaligned pre-drilled holes making the rails slightly crooked. Not a top of the line purchase, so just have to keep your expectations in check. Other than that, a pretty solid bed frame.