I gave this item four stars. I didn’t realize it was particle board. However, once put together it looks really nice and is sturdy. The directions were good and everything was labeled well. Two complaints the screws for the hinges are of poor quality (ended up having to use our own), and the board for the top of the cabinet has a blemish across one side. Other than that I really like this piece. It looks great in my dining room and my Grandma’s dishes fit perfectly.