My wife and I were extremely pleased with how good the quality of the materials used in this product are. It came packaged very well. I could tell a lot of thought and planning went into the packaging alone and ours came without a single blemish that I could find. Because it was packed so carefully, it did take a little while to unpack it. Once it was unpacked, I estimated I was staring at about 1-1.5 hours of work, but the instructions were easy to follow and I finished assembling it in less than 45 minutes. Again, the quality of the wood used is superb--nothing fake or simulated here. Once it was finished, everything was square and the fit and finish was great. Seems like it will last for decades.
I am beyond impressed with this buffet! The finished product is truly beautiful and it's all wood, including the backboard.
This arrives in two boxes; the larger of the two includes the hardware and the base the other just the countertop. Thankfully the UPS man who delivered this package was kind enough to help hoist it into my foyer otherwise I'd have never gotten it into the house on my own. The larger box weighs over 100lbs, so it definitely requires two people or at least a cart to move it safely.
Removing everything from the box was a process in and of itself as every piece is individually wrapped (a good thing) and there are a LOT of parts to account for. Prepare yourself for a mess, because you'll have all sorts of Styrofoam dust and bits to clean up afterwards. Assembly is a bit daunting but the instructions are great and all of the components, including the hardware, are extremely well labeled. It took me a little over two hours to assemble on my own. A second person would make this a lot easier since some of the setup is a bit like playing jinga. For instance, the backboard is made up of 7 individual pieces that need to be physically held together as one piece until it's attached to the unit, which then secures everything together. A definite challenge for one person with only two hands... If you happen to be one person with four hands, you're solid.
Overall, I'm extremely happy with this buffet and though it cost more than I had intended to spend, I feel it's worth every cent. The only thing that is a bit of a negative is that the drawers don't open/close smoothly on the rollers but I'm not storing anything in there that I plan to access daily (just bar stuff for when I have guests). Tons of storage space in the cupboard area with adjustable shelves (two in total) and while the optional wine rack looks a bit small when assembled in person it is properly sized to hold your average bottle of wine.
After reading all of the reviews for this product, I took the chance and made the purchase. After a three hour solo assembly, I offer this review:
Hardware: Each little individual bag of screws/hardware was clearly labeled, which was extremely helpful in the assembly process.
Directions: The written instructions could have been a bit more clear, but anyone should be able to follow them unless they just haven't assembled anything ever in their life.
Fit and Finish: All pieces fit together perfectly. Unless I'm and assembly genius, others complaining about things not fitting either received a one-off bad product or don't know how to put things together. There was one minor flaw in the finish of the product, but I was going for a rustic/country feel so it actually adds to the look.
Final Product: This item is extremely sturdy and doesn't feel like the cheap particle board stuff you get from Ikea/Walmart/Target. I was interested in a comparable item from a local furniture store, but saved almost $400 with this item by simply assembling it myself. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase and would not hesitate to purchase other items from this distributor in the future.
The buffet is perfect. Sturdy wood construction and a perfect color match to my kitchen cabinets!
It does take 2 people to put it together.
Worth the price!!!
This is a really nice, sturdy piece. I put it together myself in about two hours. It looks great and adds a lot of storage in a relatively small space. Very well-packaged too. Recommended!
This hutch is a perfect addition to our kitchen. It adds space for the storage of napkins, place mats and also holds wine bottles. It was easy to put together and the natural wood top makes the buffet look more interesting. I have one criticism, however. The buffet is NOT natural cherry in color but rather a darker wood. Our kitchen cabinets and molding are cherry and they are much lighter colored than the hutch. I find the described color to be misleading. Other than that, I am happy with the buffet.
all components were received in great condition, installation was a tad complicated, however, the end product was worth the price and effort. I've had several compliments and even more important it matches and compliments my dinning room table!
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Highly Recommend
My wife and I were extremely pleased with how good the quality of the materials used in this product are. It came packaged very well. I could tell a lot of thought and planning went into the packaging alone and ours came without a single blemish that I could find. Because it was packed so carefully, it did take a little while to unpack it. Once it was unpacked, I estimated I was staring at about 1-1.5 hours of work, but the instructions were easy to follow and I finished assembling it in less than 45 minutes. Again, the quality of the wood used is superb--nothing fake or simulated here. Once it was finished, everything was square and the fit and finish was great. Seems like it will last for decades.
Looks great in my kitchen
Color is true to picture. Looks great in my kitchen. I did not put in the wine rack, I use this for extra space for storage. Worked out great.
High Quality Buffet - Worth it!
I am beyond impressed with this buffet! The finished product is truly beautiful and it's all wood, including the backboard. This arrives in two boxes; the larger of the two includes the hardware and the base the other just the countertop. Thankfully the UPS man who delivered this package was kind enough to help hoist it into my foyer otherwise I'd have never gotten it into the house on my own. The larger box weighs over 100lbs, so it definitely requires two people or at least a cart to move it safely. Removing everything from the box was a process in and of itself as every piece is individually wrapped (a good thing) and there are a LOT of parts to account for. Prepare yourself for a mess, because you'll have all sorts of Styrofoam dust and bits to clean up afterwards. Assembly is a bit daunting but the instructions are great and all of the components, including the hardware, are extremely well labeled. It took me a little over two hours to assemble on my own. A second person would make this a lot easier since some of the setup is a bit like playing jinga. For instance, the backboard is made up of 7 individual pieces that need to be physically held together as one piece until it's attached to the unit, which then secures everything together. A definite challenge for one person with only two hands... If you happen to be one person with four hands, you're solid. Overall, I'm extremely happy with this buffet and though it cost more than I had intended to spend, I feel it's worth every cent. The only thing that is a bit of a negative is that the drawers don't open/close smoothly on the rollers but I'm not storing anything in there that I plan to access daily (just bar stuff for when I have guests). Tons of storage space in the cupboard area with adjustable shelves (two in total) and while the optional wine rack looks a bit small when assembled in person it is properly sized to hold your average bottle of wine.
I would buy it again
After reading all of the reviews for this product, I took the chance and made the purchase. After a three hour solo assembly, I offer this review: Hardware: Each little individual bag of screws/hardware was clearly labeled, which was extremely helpful in the assembly process. Directions: The written instructions could have been a bit more clear, but anyone should be able to follow them unless they just haven't assembled anything ever in their life. Fit and Finish: All pieces fit together perfectly. Unless I'm and assembly genius, others complaining about things not fitting either received a one-off bad product or don't know how to put things together. There was one minor flaw in the finish of the product, but I was going for a rustic/country feel so it actually adds to the look. Final Product: This item is extremely sturdy and doesn't feel like the cheap particle board stuff you get from Ikea/Walmart/Target. I was interested in a comparable item from a local furniture store, but saved almost $400 with this item by simply assembling it myself. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase and would not hesitate to purchase other items from this distributor in the future.
The buffet is perfect. Sturdy wood construction and a perfect color match ...
The buffet is perfect. Sturdy wood construction and a perfect color match to my kitchen cabinets! It does take 2 people to put it together. Worth the price!!!
This is a really nice, sturdy piece
This is a really nice, sturdy piece. I put it together myself in about two hours. It looks great and adds a lot of storage in a relatively small space. Very well-packaged too. Recommended!
Nice Buffet But Darker Than Cherry Color
This hutch is a perfect addition to our kitchen. It adds space for the storage of napkins, place mats and also holds wine bottles. It was easy to put together and the natural wood top makes the buffet look more interesting. I have one criticism, however. The buffet is NOT natural cherry in color but rather a darker wood. Our kitchen cabinets and molding are cherry and they are much lighter colored than the hutch. I find the described color to be misleading. Other than that, I am happy with the buffet.
Five Stars
Beyond pleased with the quality of the product!!!
Great Little Buffet
Great buffet. We set it up as a coffee/wine bar, and it works great. We put a small wine fridge on one side by taking off the door and back panel.
all components were received in great condition, installation was a tad complicated
all components were received in great condition, installation was a tad complicated, however, the end product was worth the price and effort. I've had several compliments and even more important it matches and compliments my dinning room table!
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