Kind of a process for a first time assembler but once I got started it was easy to follow. Though I will say that I had to use a different screw in two different spots because the pre drilled holes were too big. I did see there was a scratch or two around noticeable parts of the wood but they are not awful I can get over it. An would highly suggest buying a glass top to protect the surface wood, the plywood stains easily. Shorter and heavier than I assumed but I still very much like this nightstand!