The instructions were very clearly laid out and all pieces were labeled perfectly. I did it by myself in 1.5 hours. It’s sturdy and beautiful! I have already hit my foot on the middle side leg and I’m sure I’ll break a toe in the future! The mattress slips a lot once on, so I’ll need maybe a board under it or a dust ruffle. Love the height off the floor - it fits my storage boxes underneath with extra clearance. Really pleased with this purchase!