Think about which direction you want your plant stand to curve prior to assembly so you are sure to put the shelves on the correct side. Directions are very minimal, so some steps are just left for you to figure out. All hardware is included. Cams provided to attach shelves are very loose in the holes drilled in the shelves so its a bit of a juggling act to keep cams in place while positioning shelf and getting the bolt started in the cam.  Looks nice assembled.