I liked how good the wood feels even tho its compressed wood. It was easy to assemble, me and my husband did it within half an hour. The only thing I did not like it and I would recommend everyone doing the same, is calling FEDEX or whoever is delivering and telling them to be careful with your package. Mine was literally tossed in the rain and even tho we left notes asking to ring the bell when they got there, no one did so.