This was very easy to put together.  I love the look. It's exactly how I thought it would be  I bought the black shelf, and I do see what others mentioned with the finish and the manufacturer trying to make it look rustic (small areas touched with brown paint). It's not extremely noticable with the black finish.  It doesn't bother me, but if I ever get tired of the color I'l just spray paint it to a new one! Really cute bathroom cart.