This kitchen is wonderful. Our friend assembled it for us, so I can't comment on the ease of assembly. The quality of construction is great, the design is attractive, and this kitchen looks very nice with a white children's table and white doll accessories (we have a doll crib and a doll high chair). I especially like that this kitchen comes with a very nice set of pots & utensils (~$30 savings). I would have preferred if this kitchen were a bit less girly (yellow or green accents would have been terrific) but overall I couldn't have been more pleased with the purchase.