The buffet does take a few hours to put together and it really helps to have two hands.  I liked that the parts are labeled on the instructions that really helped.  I was a bit disappointed in that I didn't realize it has a grain to it.  I thought it would look more elegant but due to the grain and look of the material it looks a little more like an office piece of furniture.  I have an open floor plan so didn't want something too fancy but thought the material would look nicer than it does.