Directions were so-so. They weren't the worst but they weren't the best either. Most can be done by yourself, but helps at times to have two hands. It took me pretty much all afternoon, but with interruptions from the kids. It seems to be very good solid quality. I got bisque. It is more of a cream color than a white or off white. All of the chairs were impossible to get perfectly level, so they all are uneven, but not when you sit on them. They are sturdy, so it doesn't really bother us. I would give 4 stars bc of the directions and the difficulty getting the chairs to be level. But would purchase again.