This is a beautiful cabinet & my husband & I have put MANY pieces of furniture together in the past.  The instructions are easy enough but as we put the bottom sides & back together EVERY corner split.  The top went together beautifully but the bottom was a nightmare.  For the cost, this should be made better.  We chose not to return it because of the pure hassle so we glued & clamped the splits overnight then my husband countersunk screws into each corner.  We then plugged with wood putty & painted it to match.  To reassure himself he went ahead & countersunk screws in the top portion as well.  For over $500.00 we should not have to do this.  I honestly can't say this piece is worth the money.  Aesthetically, it's a very pretty cabinet but the quality is lacking & it's priced too high.