clean design with some interesting features like the beveled picture frame edging around the face. assembly instructions aren't the best - many of the pieces aren't visibly identified with the letters shown in the guide, and the illustrations of the drawer slides, in particular, aren't detailed enough to avoid some guess work. nonetheless, assembly isn't that difficult if you read the instructions ahead of time and organize the pieces. no parts arrived damaged (be aware, this comes in two, heavy, boxes) but one of the drawer fronts had no pre-drilled holes for the pulls...easily remedied with a hand drill. though not strictly required, you should have a drill, a rubber mallet, and a nail hammer to make the quickest work of assembly.