This is a well-made, quality kitchen island that was actually fun to assemble. A lot of the fussy assembly was already done; hinges, strike plates and drawer guides were in place. There were only 6 cam screws and cam locks to put in. (I also just put together a kitchen pantry made by another company, and the first step was to put in 60 (literally!) cam screws. Where cam screws were needed, there were plastic receivers with screw threads to put them into, so there was no problem getting them in straight (which can be a real challenge with just holes drilled in particle board in many kits). This was the most consumer-friendly piece of furniture I have ever assembled, and I’ve done lots over the years. I am 72, and my grandson and I had this put together in about an hour and a half. It looks great, and will provide much-needed storage and countertop space in my small kitchen.This does not have the typical oak kitchen cabinet look that is common in the U.S., and which the picture looked like it would be. It is definitely lighter. It was perfect for me, but something to note. Much of it is hardwood, but not oak.Assembly tip: In the early stages of assembly, you attach one side and middle dividers to the bottom, then slide three pieces that make up the back into grooves and attach rails to the front and back. Next, you are to attach the remaining side piece while the unit is standing upright. Do not make the mistake I did and try to shift the unit onto the side you first attached in order to attach the second side. It didn’t yet have enough structural integrity and pretty much came apart. It wasn’t a disaster; just had to go back a couple of steps. Keep the unit standing upright until you’ve attached the second side (even though tightening the bolts close to the floor is a nuisance). You’ll be better off. Enjoy!