This was a project to assemble! I strongly recommend having a hex bit for your driver, because tightening all of the bolts by hand is an awful lot. Also, the part where you actually connect the three pieces together is a bit complicated. We needed clamps and three adults to help bring the pieces together enough for the bolts to reach. Some of the holes arent machined well, so theres adjustments there, too. And the back cushions are a lot thinner than I would like. All that said, I would probably still buy it again. Its hard to find this much furniture for the price, and I do feel like itll last a few years, at least.