My hubby put this together, with the help of our teenager, in about 2 hours. They took their time, didnt rush, so someone else could probably do it quicker. We were a little concerned about the shelf thinness when we first opened the box, but each shelf comes with a brace that reinforces the midpoint so there was nothing to worry about after all. We purchased the Dakota finish. It sits in a room that is naturally darker, so rather than dark brown, it looks almost black. If I had to reorder, Id probably go with a lighter finish for that reason. All the parts and pieces were in the box except for one plastic screw but my hubby was strategic about where he put the others and he didnt think that impacted anything. At one point, I decided to help and it was time for the door hinges. They arent typical looking (sorry Im sure theres a term for them that I dont know), and the pictured instructions didnt help me understand how they were mounted but my husband was able to figure it out. If I were doing this myself, Id probably struggle with that part for a while. The size and height are perfect for our needs. It came with stickers that resemble the wood, to hide the screws from view (nice touch). We are very happy we got this and highly recommend it!
Happy with purchase
My hubby put this together, with the help of our teenager, in about 2 hours. They took their time, didnt rush, so someone else could probably do it quicker. We were a little concerned about the shelf thinness when we first opened the box, but each shelf comes with a brace that reinforces the midpoint so there was nothing to worry about after all. We purchased the Dakota finish. It sits in a room that is naturally darker, so rather than dark brown, it looks almost black. If I had to reorder, Id probably go with a lighter finish for that reason. All the parts and pieces were in the box except for one plastic screw but my hubby was strategic about where he put the others and he didnt think that impacted anything. At one point, I decided to help and it was time for the door hinges. They arent typical looking (sorry Im sure theres a term for them that I dont know), and the pictured instructions didnt help me understand how they were mounted but my husband was able to figure it out. If I were doing this myself, Id probably struggle with that part for a while. The size and height are perfect for our needs. It came with stickers that resemble the wood, to hide the screws from view (nice touch). We are very happy we got this and highly recommend it!