This tv stand looks just as pictured and the sliding doors are awesome! I'm able to hide all of my cords and tuck away what I don't want visitors to see (or don't want my cat to get into) while still having an open feel. I can't speak to the ease of assembly, because I had Handy do it, but it took about 1 hour and the person said it wasn't very tricky (although he did have and use power tools)