The vanity came fully assembled, save for the back splash and faucet. It is a very solid piece of furniture - not like a cheap builder grade cabinet that you would pick up from the box stores. The cabinets and drawers are soft close, which is a nice touch. The color is definitely more of a blue/grey than a charcoal, but it still looks very nice. I installed a different faucet than the one that came with the vanity and install was still a breeze. I am very happy with my purchase. The bathroom is still under construction in the picture, but it will give you a good idea of the color!