fact that I love the look of this buffet (I actually own the smaller 3 drawer accent chest) even after it disappointed me tells a story in itself. Like others said the directions were all pictures no words and assembly was extremely tedious but what hurt the most is the fact that the drawers don't line up properly so there's a gap to the side and the cabinet door can't close :( all and all it's pretty and if you get pass the assembly and don't get a partially defective piece,I'm sure you will love it!