its actually a nice piece of furniture but it was a beast to build. its not about the amount of pieces it was just getting all the screws to fit and the wood not being cut right for the holes for the bolts or other things. after several hours and getting frustrated with my teenager we got it together and both laid on the couch looking at our phones.....the intention for the couch well out side. would do it again but would def have some one else build it had i known LOL.