I like this hutch a lot. I looked around quite a bit for something with extra storage that could also hold my microwave but wasn't poorly made. This piece definitely fit the bill. This is quite sturdy, pretty clear directions for assembly. I wouldn't say it was EASY to assemble, but it wasn't as hard as some other pieces I have gotten from here. When I received my hutch two of the pieces were cracked and they were quickly replaced with new pieces, no questions asked. overall love this piece of furniture!