I can't tell you how helpful your feedback has been to me. I live alone in a small apartment,and I have always wanted a set like this one. I never purchased one, because I have a hard time trying to put furniture together.After reading your feedback, It was so encouraging, as you described it perfectIy, so I am purchasing this set. I am sure I can handle the assembling of this set, after reading your feedback.. Then I am going to assemble a couple of lovely furnture pieces, that have been in the original boxes for over 2 years. I decided a while back, to "learn how "to make home repairs,laying carpet,I also make repairs on my central air conditioner. Now, I even make many repairs on my car. It's never too late,to learn ! I stated a little later than most people, I recently purchased an an entire tool box, full of tools!! I am a Great Grandmother. Thank You, Mary Ann