Make sure you have another person to help you put it together. The instructions were clear and it was relatively easy with two people, but it took awhile. It looks beautiful in my kitchen. I use it as a kitchen work surface and an  eating area. I bought stools at [...] that match it perfectly. It gives me some extra storage space which is desperately needed, but many of my bigger pots and pans don't fit in the cupboards. Overall, this is exactly what I needed.