The bed was fairly straightforward to put together - took 2 adults about 1.5 hours from start to finish - the most difficult part was getting the handles put on! There were a few imperfections - small cracks - but we were able to fix them with wood glue. We really like the way it looks in our room and it is very easy to move from cabinet to bed. The mattress seems comfortable although we have yet to have a guest who has slept on it. Definitely would recommend if you are looking for a convertible bed for a small space.