I love this bookshelf very much! It is functional AND unique. I love furniture that is eye catching and useful. This definitely achieved that. As you can see, I went a step further and had it mounted on the wall. This is NOT how it is designed to be and therefore you won't have the tools to do this in the box. I hired a contractor who outfitted it with supports and drilled it into the studs of the wall. If you can hire someone to do this, I highly recommend it! Finally, it was simple enough to put together. Like all furniture, take your time and follow the directions. I had no issues.