Assembling the hamper wasnt too difficult, and everything came together nicely. It looks great in my bedroom and I havent had any problems. Id describe the size of the hamper as slightly above average, as the bowed front increases the volume a bit. The material is very lightweight, however, and I do think the price should be cut in about half for this purchase to be a great value. Nevertheless, this is the best looking non-wicker hamper Ive found online, and ultimately Im happy with the purchase.