Relatively easy to set up. A little tricky to do 1 person. It would have been much easier and faster with 2 people. I set it up alone, but had my husband tighten 4 screws in the center ceiling. Added the shelf, but wish it came with some of the other accessories in the original picture. Looks really nice. Sturdy for what we need, but may have issues storing heavy materials and in areas with lots of wind.