When I took it's out of the box there were so many pieces I was a bit overwhelmed, but once I got started the directions were so clear and easy! it took about an hour to put the whole thing together. I did it while watching TV. it looked fantastic and all the pieces went together very easily and lined up perfectly ( unlike some furniture I've assembled in the past)  I am so happy with it! I love it! better quality than I expected for the price :) each shelf holds 5 pair of  my kids and my shoes, but only 3 of my husband's big tennis shoes.