My huband and I were very pleased when we unpacked this table. It is attractive and sturdy and looks perfect as a side table in our family room. I think it looks like an expensive piece, so it's a definite bargain for the cost. My husband - who prefers antiques - liked the look of it and the fact that it has real hardwood. The worst problem was getting the box containing the hardware out of the table - it was literally jammed in there! I finally decided to carefully cut open the box while it was still inside the table, take out the contents, then I was able to squish the box and get it out of there. Also, my husband had to drill the hole for the handle to make the screws fit properly. Other than that, assembly was easy. I like the design on the door of the table (and as someone else noted, the design is also on the other side, so it looks good from all angles) and I think it looks great for the price. Plus, it has a one-shelf storage behind the door - what a bonus, I mean who doesn't need extra storage in a family room to hide clutter!?! I purchased this based on others' reviews and I wasn't disappointed. Other than the two "problems" noted above, I think it's a great buy and would recommend it.