I got this bed for my daughter... her first "big girl" bed. It was fairly easy to put together by myself. Only tool you need is a hex key, which is included (I, however, used a screw gun, which made the process much easier). I liked that the various screws and whatnot were labeled clearly. I had enough pieces for everything plus some extra. The instructions were easy to follow, and the bed is pretty sturdy! I like the open space underneath... more room for storage!