Easy to put together. Bit of a juggling act getting the screws in some corners without the sides falling away from you, but go slowly and it all fits together quite pleasingly. On tightening the feet - do so steadily and evenly as you can easily draw them in to face more inwards rather than straight down. I've noticed that the top magnet isn't fully connecting but I don't really care. It shuts properly with the bottom magnet. It's a fashionable and cheery piece of furniture and I'm happy. I purchased the red and it's similar to the pics - a bright red but slightly towards a coral shade rather than crimson, if that makes sense. It's definitely red though. It clashes slightly with my dusky pink sofa which I find favourable.