This is such a standout piece in our home. It looks absolutely amazing and provides perfect storage for our living area. It's a sturdy piece of furniture - about as high quality as one can get from a flat pack. It took 5-6 hours to assemble. Instructions were very clear, but there are a lot of parts to assemble. If you're organised and take your time, it's not difficult to assemble, just time consuming. Worth it in the end, tho.