We all take a gamble when ordering furniture that needs to be assembled...that being said, this unit was soooo easy to put together! The directions were so explicit and the pieces lined up perfectly! Do pay attention to the dimensions, it is on the small side. Also, it is very black and white, a lot of black streaking (purposely), yet the inside front of the bottom cabinets are a bit more cream. It still blends together nicely and is a very sturdy piece! The lighting is such a great accent as well!!