The design is really cute, and looks pretty much as pictured. That being said, what you aren't paying in monetary cost, you're paying in craftsmanship -- i.e. the physical building of the piece! Every single slat of wood (well, it's not actually wood) and screw comes separately, and you are tasked with putting the puzzle pieces together using a set of visual instructions that can be, at times, unclear. My boyfriend and I are both college-educated, physically fit humans, and it took us about 3 hours to put this together plus a couple mistakes along the way. If you're not ready to sweat (and potentially cry or bleed) at this price, then I recommend getting a dresser that may cost more but is already set up for you. In general, the construction is a little wobbly, and it's not the highest quality, but it is a very attractive piece and should last me at least 1-2 years until I can afford something a little nicer.