This piece is a great size for storage and, all things considered, a good value. The particle board is sturdy, but the veneer is somewhat delicate, so make sure not to slide pieces across the floor - even carpeted surfaces - because the finish may show wear. Im a small woman and could put it together by myself over the course of about 2-3 hours, and most things were well described/illustrated in the guide. A few parts were mislabeled or not labeled at all, which caused temporary confusion. It is very important to pay attention to the illustrations so that all pieces are aligned correctly, or youll have to go back and correct your mistake. The biggest issue I had was that I needed to deepen all pre-drilled screw holes with an awl, and the hinge screws were impossible to get all the way into the white doors, so that part is still a bit rickety. The white finish also looks a bit dirty around the corners and edges, but from afar its not noticeable. One unexpected plus is that the open shelving is the perfect height to store records.
Good for the price, with some faults
This piece is a great size for storage and, all things considered, a good value. The particle board is sturdy, but the veneer is somewhat delicate, so make sure not to slide pieces across the floor - even carpeted surfaces - because the finish may show wear. Im a small woman and could put it together by myself over the course of about 2-3 hours, and most things were well described/illustrated in the guide. A few parts were mislabeled or not labeled at all, which caused temporary confusion. It is very important to pay attention to the illustrations so that all pieces are aligned correctly, or youll have to go back and correct your mistake. The biggest issue I had was that I needed to deepen all pre-drilled screw holes with an awl, and the hinge screws were impossible to get all the way into the white doors, so that part is still a bit rickety. The white finish also looks a bit dirty around the corners and edges, but from afar its not noticeable. One unexpected plus is that the open shelving is the perfect height to store records.