Assembling this was a fun project! It definitely required two people to effective build, but the instructions were very easy to follow. The colour, materials and size are all a great addition to our front room. It makes the space look cozy, organized and welcoming. The only reason why I did not give this 5 stars was because of some of the damage to the pieces upon opening the box. The damage is small but it was still frustrating considering the price for this piece of furniture and the fact that ALL four pieces had nicks on it.