The end result is great! Its the size we needed and looks terrific with my decor. However, it was a rough road. The first try came with damage and I asked for a new unit. A new item was sent and again it came with damage. We ended up swapping parts between the two. We werent able to swap all the damaged pieces - luckily we were able to hide most of the imperfections. The directions are pictures only and not very clear. It is definitely a 2-person project. It seemed a bit flimsy at first but once the pieces started coming together the sturdiness increased. One note it is a bit narrow. Make sure to measure the depth of your entertainment components to make sure they will fit!