We love the appearance and convenience of using this cabinet.  The sliding doors are an absolute "PLUS" for accessing DVDs or VHS tapes for use. The doors slide quietly and very freely. Our other cabinets had doors to open and you couldn't place other pieces of furniture in front of them because of the space needed to swing the doors open. Those who have visited our home love this cabinet also and are looking forward to purchasing the same item.  It is a beautiful piece of furniture that adds to our living room setting.  It is also built MUCH sturdier than we anticipated which is wonderful!  The set up time for putting it together was pretty minimal for this size of furniture. We think anyone could put it together even if there were no instructions. This has been a great purchase and asset to our home and pleasure.