Not only was this bookcase difficult to assemble, but the drawers are awful. One does not open all the way after initially installing it, and the other is almost impossible to close once you open it. It’s also not entirely sturdy so I would be careful putting anything too heavy on top. Regardless, it’s a really gorgeous bookcase and I’ve gotten compliments on it every time someone has seen it. It’s also got a lot of shelf space so it’s ample for lots of decoration ideas