It was for the most part easy to out together. I didnt agree with the steps in the guide for the round locking doodads and I had to go out and buy a little pack of ( 1 3/4in) rough screws for the trim because the holes were either not drilled out for about half of them. It is a great piece. Sturdy, had extra hardware pieces that I would up not needed but I will. The instructions were easy to read even with a rating of tough on the booklet. I would buy again.