This is beautiful and exactly what I had hoped for. It is really the focal point of the room. It took me about 2.5 hours to put this together by myself, and that was with my really taking my time to make sure I followed each step exactly right. I found it easier to use an electric drill than a screwdriver for some of the directions, but it wasn't difficult to follow. There weren't any scratches or chips which was another plus. Very happy!