It took about an hour to put together.  The directions were not very clear, however we were able to figure out. It looks very cute in my four-year-olds room.  It's the perfect size for her too. I can't see that an adult would fit in the bed very comfortably because it is very low to the ground. That is exactly what we wanted though. I would recommend this bed to anyone looking for the same.  My daughter loves the rhinestone crystals.