It's very simple to set up. It took me an hour but I had less room to maneuver. The bed itself is sturdy, as it as a metal frame base, as oppose to wooden slats. This has also made my mattress more firm. There are no legs situated in the middle of bed, so also great for underbed storage. I no longer have to worry about boxes knocking on the legs. There is no frame at the bottom, stopping the you from stretching your legs or knocking your knee on it, in a tight space. Great purchase.