Assembly was easy. I purchased this kit with four other kits to convert a small room to a walk in dressing area. I had to cut 4 inches off each shelf to custom fit all the units from the corner to a window. I used a jigsaw. Easy to cut with very little chipping of the laminate. Used a micro fine blade. Went thru the shelves easily. The side panels and shelves are good quality. Nice clean look.