I love the look of my new barstools! They weren't difficult to assemble (my daughter & I did it fairly quickly). However, one of the holes was not aligned well with the hardware and it took some adjustments and maneuvering to get it done. The only other thing I was SLIGHTLY disappointed with was that the seat cushions are not as soft as I would have liked them. But, this is only a minor thing. All in all, I am very pleased & would recommend them!