So, let me start with the packaging. Wayfair, please discourage your suppliers from using cheap (or any) styrofoam packaging! Not only is it not recyclable in most places in the U.S., it breaks up into pieces and makes an annoying mess. Luckily, I opened this in my garage and spent the first ten minutes prior to assembly just vacuuming up styrofoam crumbs, which adhere to everything. As for the item itself, I don't feel it's a particularly good value. The shelf has a nice, open design, but the wood is very light and the distressed ivory finish is a little too "distressed" for my taste. It almost looks like it has chips in it. It was moderately easy to assemble and tools are provided. Once it is assembled it is sturdy enough and functional, but it is not a high quality piece of furniture. Pros: Like the design, and it is stable. Cons: Not very high quality considering the price.