Review on Baxton Studio Arielle Modern Wood Shoe Storage Bench with 3 Drawers, Padded Leatherette Seating and 2 Open Shelves in Dark Brown by Marcy Padia

This is great style and the perfect size to fit next to my sofa. I'm tired of wasting $100 on everyone who complains in reviews. I would like to allay some of your concerns. #1 This application comes with instructions. I put them in the photos. They are graphically heavy and light in words. There are many screws and this results in a solid construction. It's definitely harder to assemble than the standard Ikea type. There are many details that might seem like a daunting task when you first open the box. I make my living as a carpenter and this item took me about 45-60 minutes to put together. I've included some photos to help assemble the drawer slides as the drawings aren't perfect. Please note that each has a CL or CR stamp for left and right. Make sure the wheels are oriented as in my photos and use the notch on the edge of the plate as a guide for which way is which. #2 The legs are plastic but if you assemble them as intended and shown in the instructions they are sturdy and will even support my 200 lbs with no problem.3. The overall size is a little smaller than you can imagine. On my photos you can see that only one pair of my shoes fits in the closet. The plus for me is that I live in the desert so with some storage underneath I can fit 4-5 pairs of sandals and flip flops. Drawers are good for gloves or hats, but not big enough for anything else. After all, you need to be careful while building. You'll need to use a manual Phillips screwdriver on the tiny foot screws and drawer slides so you don't rip them off. However, it is useful to use a drill with longer screws. A small rubber mallet will also help drive in the dowels and help assemble the panels. Overall I think it's a good deal for $75-$110, but you can find a better priced pre-assembled part locally.