It was easy to put together,the directions were clear so just labor and time.  It took me 2.5hrs. to put together and 1.5hrs. to unpack.  It was really packed well and suffered no damage in shipping.  There were a few places where the paint was marred but I think it was before shipping.  There were 5 washers with the hardware that the directions did not specify what they were to be used on.  As I put it together I found the screws to put on the handles for the drawers were too long so obviously the washers belonged there.  The unit is heavy but I am a 65 yr. old woman that managed it okay.  The unit/mattress does have a chemical smell but I am just keeping it and my window open till it subsides.  I have had memory foam mattresses before and they need to be aired out.  It's a good solid unit and I like it's look and compactness.