I liked the color and thought it would match the couch I bought. It was pretty easy to put together.
I will not comment on how long it took me as I think each persons skills will take a big part of that.
It definitely would not be worth it to pay someone to put it together. Directions were well written and easy to follow. My only complaint is that it is a MDF based which I am sure it said it was on the descriptions part and I missed it. Overall it was a great purchase I would recommend it. I am not a fan of MDF based products with veneer or laminate tops. They do not last for years like true wood does and knowing that I gave it 3 stars.