This buffet is a good, solid piece of furniture (which is also a bit on the heavy side) which is hardly what was expected from pressed wood/particle board. The final product looked just like the picture and was an excellent addition to my home. Of course, others have probably already mentioned that it does take a few hours (we counted 3 in our case) to put it together but it is worth the time. If you have a rather large space to spread out and electric screwdriver/drill that certainly helps.