The bed (king sized) took about an hour to put together with two people.  It was super simple, but two people were required because of the size. The bed looks awesome!!! We love the rustic industrial feel that it gives. After a few days it still feels sturdy, as in there is no creaking or wobbling that occurs. The one things that I do not like is that the head board has give because it's not one piece (top connects to the feet). This annoys me when I am sitting up reading or watching TV.