This piece is darling! I get so many compliments on it! It doesn't take a lot of room, it's pretty & looks great in my cottage style home. When I read the reviews prior to purchase, it seemed like people who were upset with it was because the front doesn't have real glass in it. I'm totally ok with it, it doesn't change the look at all & if you don't physically tap on it you wouldn't even know it. My husband assembled it with no problem. I love this piece & would definitely recommend it!