I bought this bar due to the fact that we have an unused nook area in the living room. We could have put a book case there, but when I ran across this nice piece I thought it would be perfect. It is quite a bit to put together, but not too difficult. The directions are a bit vague as it's only illustrations. I got it put together in around 2 hrs by myself with my wife's moral support. In conclusion if you would like to have a bar in your home and don't have much space or $$$ this is a perfect item. Looks nice and have had lots of compliments on it. I set a wine fridge right next to it and walla instant watering hole in my living room.