I love this shelf unit!  My apartment kitchen is very small, with almost no counter space.  I bought this piece to gain the extra surface and storage space I needed.  It serves the purpose very well in both function and a cute appearance.  I'm using it as a coffee bar, which makes me feel very sophisticated,  haha!  Assembly was easy, certainly no problem for anyone like myself who's bought and assembled such furniture before, but I think the instructions are good even for the 1st-time buyer of such an item.   I'm very happy with this shelf!