We were really impressed with the quality of this piece! Arrived in three boxes all packaged very carefully. I was able to put this together in about 2.5 hours, and 30 minutes of that was unpacking everything. Directions are clear but you will want an extra set of hands for a couple of the steps. This island provides a ton of space surprisingly and the butcher block top looks great. Works really well in our dining room. Were very happy with this purchase!