I put this together myself and it took a long time. It's definitely better to either pay for the service, have an extra pair of hands, or grab your favorite beverage and put on a great playlist because it took me a few hours over 2 days. Overall I'm happy with my purchase. It came 3 days ahead of schedule and all 3 boxes arrived at the same time. I do agree with other reviews that this couch is for small spaces. I brought a 9' x 12' rug, also from wayfair,  and it's a perfect fit. I also agree with reviews that say the back sits low. And it does. I'm 5'5 & it hits around my shoulder blades. That, for me is the one negative that comes to mind hence the 1 less star. I definitely would recommend this product.