I must admit I was a little hesitant to buy this only because of a few reviews that said the holes didn't all lineup and the directions were not very clear. I'm so glad I ignored those comments! This is a really nice addition to my office area - It's super stylish and it took me about two hours to assemble. The installation instructions were super clear to me, and I went slow and took my time.... ensuring I had no issues whatsoever with getting anything to line up. I think taking your time is key to getting a near-perfect end result with any flat-pack furniture - 10/10 would buy this one again!