Overall not too horrible to assemble. Took maybe a couple hours to put together. I absolutely love the size and lighting. It is perfect size for next to the bed. Having the lighting built saves money and space. I don't need to put a bulky lamp on the nightstand. All my pets seem to always knocked stuff off. I love the bookshelf, but wish maybe a backing. I'm very happy with my purchase and have already told family to purchase it too.