We didn't realize how intensive the assembly was going to be. We are assembly pros more or less and it still took us 4-5 hours. Also, I guess you get what you pay for. It isn't expensive because it is such cheap materials. If you don't touch it to see what it is made of it looks nice enough when you walk into the room. However, if you want a functional piece of furniture this will not do. With just a bit of use the bottom left drawer hangs and looks janky.