I was able to put this together for the most part by myself.  It was when I was assembling the long bench that you need a helping hand.  The table, bench, and small back bench were simple to put together.  If you want to reverse the corner unit; you can but plan way ahead.  Read the directions through and through and then reverse the short bench and long bench letters on the directions.  Once it is together it will be more hassle than it's worth.  It looks great in my small breakfast nook area off the kitchen.  I am glad I bought it and the storage underneath is great for table linens and kitchen towels.  I like the wood and the real stain of the wood.  If you have a big area this will look small; if you have a medium to small square area it will look beautiful.