I can't comment on ease of assembly, as I hired a handyman to install the system for me. But I couldn't be happier with my new closet. I purchased this one Closet System (the one with the shelves) and one Premium Closet system (the one with the drawers) to fit in my smallish walk in closet. I also bought 3 shoe shelves, and 2 additional 24" shelves, to further customize the system. The extra shelves were key. It looks great, it's sturdy, the drawers open and close well, it's incredibly functional and it looks very custom. I like the fact that the shelving is totally adjustable, but I will probably purchase some plastic hole plugs to hide the holes once I am sure it's all exactly as I want it. For the price, I don't think this system can be beat!