What a surprise,  it was easier to put together than expected.  I did have to read the directions 3 times and even watched a video on YouTube, but it was easier, and No where in the description does it say that you can change the colors in the fireplace and the shelves.  That was a wonderful surprise, the description should be updated to include this valuable asset.  I read one review where the lady said "I disconnected the lighting on the shelves because I didn't like all that purple color."  You can change the color, right on the remote.