Overall, this is a very cute shelf and pretty easy to assemble.  However, I would suggest you not place #8 front cross bar in place (assembly Step 2) until after you have mounted shelf to wall.  When that cross bar is there, it's impossible to get a screwdriver in position to mount the shelf.  Once the shelf is up, you can easily attach the front cross bar.  Also, they only provided 4 plastic covers for the screws, but I used at least 6 more that I had on hand.