First the assembly was not hard at all I did it by myself until I needed help from my husband and son to tighten the sides but other than that I did it all myself in an hour and a half. The bed is not only sturdy but the appearance is amazing. I bought a bed from IKEA that only lasted for a few months and it cost more money but this bed has all the qualities that I was looking for. I would recommend this bed panel to someone who is looking for quality, great appearance, and low cost.