The assembly instructions were crazy easy! There are number stickers on the pieces (next to the appropriate screw holes), a blister packet of bucket head socket cap screws ( labeled) and pictorial step by step instructions. I’ve assembled way too much furniture and this was the easiest to follow, ever. Once built ( took less than 1 hour total)the frame is really sturdy, I would recommend lock-tight on the headboard and footboard bolts to prevent future squeaking, but I think this is a pretty robust frame. We purchased two and they arrived on separate days, but that just made it less crowded during assembly.