Don't be put off by having to build this table yourself. I did this in 30 minutes with no help - before my husband came home! Easy to follow instructions and the quality of wood is very good. Apart from the effort that will be required to paint/stain, this is excellent value for money. I bought this unfinished, unassembled table, for the exact size and design I required and not to save so much money... but having realised how much more I would have paid to buy this finished, I will consider buying from this range again, and wholeheartedly recommend.