Generally, it was not too difficult to put together   There were some spots where the instructions could have been a little clearer.   .The biggest screw-up (by the manufacturer) is than the left side is missing a ledge on which to rest the bottom shelf.  I will have to put screws or nails in to rest the shelf on.  The drawer was impossible to put together.  That's where we spent the most time and it's still not perfect.  It does look nice, however.