This bookcase may seem intimidating once you unpack all the pieces. Believe it or not it was not bad at all. Now if you're not too skilled at putting things together grab some help. I actually like the challenge of putting things together.ð My husband and I put this bookcase together in about 1 hour and 30 minutes because we stopped a few times due to distractions. It looks great!! I have vases, pictures and books in it. Now I will say, I was not too thrilled about the stickers used to cover the exposed  screws. However, it's very hard to see after placing all your whatnots.  It's faux wood so if everything has to be authentic this not the case for you. âï¸ðð