The set was not hard to put together, it took more time unwrapping all the packaging then putting it together. The allen key that came with the set was useless and I used a screwdriver with the correct bit. The set looks nice however the cushions are not comfortable and very rough. As well we were disappointed with the back cushion support, it is maybe 12" and only reached the middle of my back. We missed that the back support was the same height as the arm rests and you can feel the back bar through the cushions. We already put everything together so we won't send it back but if I could go back I probably wouldn't have bought it.