I love putting furniture together, so I'm the go-to for that in our family. This piece was a nightmare to put together and took twice as long as it should have simply because holes did not line up right. I expected a little more quality for the price. I've had easier times putting together really cheap furniture and gym equipment. 
Now that it is finally together, I love it. It's perfect for my space and seems sturdy (time will tell since our toddler loves climbing on it).  The color is beautiful and the little storage compartment is cute. Despite all of that, had I known how difficult it would be to put together I would not have purchased it.