Love this bed! Got it as an extra bed for house guests. My husband started putting the pieces together by himself but the assembly was easier with another pair of hands. It is a substantial and attractive piece of furniture with many parts. Just can't be in a hurry to put it together.  My daughter and her husband are frequent overnight visitors, and they love how comfortable the mattress is. I love how easy it is to fold the mattress and bed back into the cabinet.