Assembly was easy, but more time consuming than I anticipated. It also helps to have someone assisting. The hinges of the platform bars of both beds I ordered arrived bent. It was pretty easy to straighten out with pliers, but still annoying. One of the bars was completely detached on one side where it had broke loose from the small welds. Overall, this bed seems flimsy. I think it will hold a child just fine, but I wouldn't recommend it for anyone over 100lbs or so. I'm only giving it 2 stars because it at least looks okay.