I think there were 2 things I would have updated in the instructions (1- a little more about the base, it didn't matter which way the circle faced   2-  add some shelves before topping off the top-   oh and the suggested numbering for the shelves were off...  so measure with a CD or DVD before placing the shelves).    HOWEVER even without this... this was really easy to assemble.. the little shelves were the most tedious..   but it all came together nicely and looks fantastic  (finally our CD's are organized (and we have a little space for MORE!!)