Surprisingly... it was much easier to put together than I thought. The directions were very helpful and well done. The pieces fit together snugly. I didnt feel like an amateur. I did have another person helping me. I love the color I selected. It is very nice with pillows and a throw. Smaller than expected but you get what you pay for. And it is well worth the money. Save your money on the installation and have a friend help you put it together. 5 stars