This sideboard is like good fake hardwood floor. I know it's not real wood expensive stuff, but it's durable, well designed, easy to clean and looks good. I've put together my fair share of furniture and this one seemed to be better designed than I've assembled. It did take a while and there are alot of pieces, but I made the right choice. This was relatively inexpensive, and better than my expectation. The cabinets are soft close