Definitely takes quite a while to put together - I had to break it into two days assembling on my own - but it looks quite lovely when finished. I ordered reclaimed barnwood and it is more of a gray tone than I expected, but still fairly neutral. It fits perfectly in my space and will provide much needed extra storage. Doors are definitely a bit finicky and I think one will just have to permanently scrape against the bottom shelf in order to maintain the proper angle with the opposite door. Overall, a great purchase for the price.