It took about 2.5 hours by myself to put together. The shelf direction for the base unit isn’t super clear. The thing is reversible but that’s not clear really until you’re committed to one way. The bottom of the assembled top has no holes for the bracket to screw the pieces together. So I got a drill to predrill holes. But the lights work and it’s sturdy enough. Both drawers are lined which is nice. I would recommend.