The daybed and trundle took my husband and I just over an hour to put together, using only the tools that were provided; only a few bolts were troublesome, but overall really was a breeze. The frame came packaged perfectly and everything fit together as it should. The daybed is surprisingly sturdy for being metal; love the modern yet retro look. The black metal finish is perfect and doesn't seem to scratch easily. Using this in an extra guestroom, so liked the idea of the trundle as a just-in-case, especially since it's not taking up extra space or taking away from the look of the daybed.