Instruction manual was easy to follow. However, be careful not to apply too much pressure when screwing in the bolts to construct the second shelf. The surface cracked on mine because I applied too much pressure. Also take time out to remark the parts. The numbering on my parts were really faint so I attached wrong parts a couple of times and had to unscrew everything and start all over again. Notwithstanding all that, I am very pleased with the end product. It fits perfectly next to my closet in my studio apartment.