got this for my niece the directions were pictures only, we had to download a video to get this together. On the first night we only got the base together then after a nights rest got the sides together and got it all mounted. still haven't pieced together the drawers yet.This thing is an absolute bear to put together in limited space. It is comfortable to sit and sleep on. If you only have a small space to work in try something else. I will never get anything like this again.