I was a little scared to see that the futon was shipped in 4 boxes, but surprisingly, it was very easy to put together. I did it alone in about 5 hours, and with a broken ankle, so I'm pretty sure anyone can do it! The mattress is a little hard for now, but it will soften up with use, so it's perfect. Looks great, and not like a college futon. It’s very easy to convert from a couch to a bed, which is a plus for me since it is used in my spare bedroom. Overall, I really like it! I had to give it 4 stars because unfortunately one of the pieces was broken. It's just a piece to hold up the arm trays, so at least I could still put it together. Other than that, I would recommend it!