First of all, I think I might have gotten the wrong color. I had ordered buttermilk which I thought was off white. What I received was more of a blonde stain. Having said that, I have decided I like this color better against my white wall. The directions are very easy to understand. But better have someone with muscles to tighten the screws. I am a 60 year old woman, and I could only put together one today. Maybe tomorrow I'll be do the other one. :-) I like the way they look for my coastal theme. Only four stars because of the difficulty I had .Most people probably wouldn't have a problem.