For the money, it's well worth it. Made up of a lightweight corrugated material with veneer finish, held together by cam lock fasteners. Glass shelving with several selectable lighting options really cool feature. LCD TV stand throws off some great heat. Be patient on the assembly. Easy to follow but does take some time (2 hours). Dont expect an Ethan Allan type construction. But, as long as you dont do back flips off it, it should be fine.
For the most part, it was easy to assemble and i only have two concerns.
1. The plastice screws that screws into the glass shelves were very annoying to screw in.
2. The remote for the LED lights did not work. I reached out so hopefully they can easily replace.
It goes well in modern looking spaces that seek a “home-y” feeling.
For the price, it’s very nice and works well for the space I needed. There will be an 82” TV above to finish off the wall.
I do have some minor issues though.
1. There are large holes for the cords to pass through (cords for the led lights are white which stands out on the black cabinet)and are very noticeable from a side angle. (pictured)
2. Removing the front of the TV stand insert isn’t easy to figure out. 2 sets of instructions (not very clear) one from the cabinet assembly and one for the insert. Took a bit of deciphering the 2 sets of instructions, but finally figured it out. I also watched the YouTube video and they skipped this step.
3. The cardboard backing is not black on the edges, so it really sticks out making it look cheap. I used a black marker (picture posted) and it made a big difference. Since the backing on the inside is black, why not make the edges black also?
I am happy with the purchase and I hope these minor issues will be considered by the company.
For the price, this is a very nice piece. As others indicate, the assembly instructions are crap. It only took me a little over an hour to assemble by myself; aligning the doors took some fine-tuning.
Here are some tips; the only tools required are a Phillips-head screwdriver and a rubber mallet.
1) Inspect and count all pieces before starting; on the box, it states that returns must be in the same box, so make sure you want to keep it and do not destroy the box while opening it.
2) Assemble in an open area, protecting both the boards and your floors with a dropcloth or old sheet.
3) Knock or blow out any particle board debris that is lodged inside the seats for the cam locks; they will not sit properly otherwise.
4) The first step is to insert the cam bolts and dowels. The bolts need to be screwed in; doing so opens the flange (the ones on my unit are orange) to secure the bolt to the board. After inserting the dowels, tamp them down gently. OPTIONAL: add a small amount of wood glue to the end of each before inserting.
Following steps 3 and 4 should ensure that the pieces fit together as intended, with no gaps.
5) When attaching the doors, I recommend attaching the hinges to the cabinet first (use the oval-shaped holes) and then to the doors. You can firmly screw the hinges on, as they have an adjusting screw for alignment. Best to align the doors once the unit is placed where you want it.
Be patient and try to avoid knicking the boards with tools; it is particleboard after all and is easily damaged.
The one I received had a small amount of damage/knicks, but I am just going to use a cabinet pen for those.
Also, the only glossy parts are the doors, which is fine with me, as I am putting it next to Billy bookshelves, which have a matte finish.
Frustrated at removing front glass since instructions and video did not reveal that there are 2 hidden screws in outside vents that need to be taken out. Found out by e-mailing help line. Wasted much time trying to remove it prior. Instructions need change.Once set up it looks and functions great.
Goes with any decor. I prefer upscale decor and solid pieces so I was nervous about getting furniture that needed to be assembled. I was so wrong. This is my favorite piece in our livingroom. It LOOKS so custom and solid and not at all shipped and assembled. It looks as though we had it delivered right to our home.
From traditional to modern, this will go with us through the years no matter how we redecorate. The variegated woods make it work with dark or light wood floors or other furniture pieces as well
Reviews
Great Value
For the money, it's well worth it. Made up of a lightweight corrugated material with veneer finish, held together by cam lock fasteners. Glass shelving with several selectable lighting options really cool feature. LCD TV stand throws off some great heat. Be patient on the assembly. Easy to follow but does take some time (2 hours). Dont expect an Ethan Allan type construction. But, as long as you dont do back flips off it, it should be fine.
Nice buy
For the most part, it was easy to assemble and i only have two concerns. 1. The plastice screws that screws into the glass shelves were very annoying to screw in. 2. The remote for the LED lights did not work. I reached out so hopefully they can easily replace. It goes well in modern looking spaces that seek a “home-y” feeling.
Nice for the money
For the price, it’s very nice and works well for the space I needed. There will be an 82” TV above to finish off the wall. I do have some minor issues though. 1. There are large holes for the cords to pass through (cords for the led lights are white which stands out on the black cabinet)and are very noticeable from a side angle. (pictured) 2. Removing the front of the TV stand insert isn’t easy to figure out. 2 sets of instructions (not very clear) one from the cabinet assembly and one for the insert. Took a bit of deciphering the 2 sets of instructions, but finally figured it out. I also watched the YouTube video and they skipped this step. 3. The cardboard backing is not black on the edges, so it really sticks out making it look cheap. I used a black marker (picture posted) and it made a big difference. Since the backing on the inside is black, why not make the edges black also? I am happy with the purchase and I hope these minor issues will be considered by the company.
Pretty solid for price
For the price, this is a very nice piece. As others indicate, the assembly instructions are crap. It only took me a little over an hour to assemble by myself; aligning the doors took some fine-tuning. Here are some tips; the only tools required are a Phillips-head screwdriver and a rubber mallet. 1) Inspect and count all pieces before starting; on the box, it states that returns must be in the same box, so make sure you want to keep it and do not destroy the box while opening it. 2) Assemble in an open area, protecting both the boards and your floors with a dropcloth or old sheet. 3) Knock or blow out any particle board debris that is lodged inside the seats for the cam locks; they will not sit properly otherwise. 4) The first step is to insert the cam bolts and dowels. The bolts need to be screwed in; doing so opens the flange (the ones on my unit are orange) to secure the bolt to the board. After inserting the dowels, tamp them down gently. OPTIONAL: add a small amount of wood glue to the end of each before inserting. Following steps 3 and 4 should ensure that the pieces fit together as intended, with no gaps. 5) When attaching the doors, I recommend attaching the hinges to the cabinet first (use the oval-shaped holes) and then to the doors. You can firmly screw the hinges on, as they have an adjusting screw for alignment. Best to align the doors once the unit is placed where you want it. Be patient and try to avoid knicking the boards with tools; it is particleboard after all and is easily damaged. The one I received had a small amount of damage/knicks, but I am just going to use a cabinet pen for those. Also, the only glossy parts are the doors, which is fine with me, as I am putting it next to Billy bookshelves, which have a matte finish.
The product came with damages in the front doors
Front doors of the boxes that are supposed gloss came with the peeling damaged, but it is too much work for disassembling and returning the product.
Nice looking
Frustrated at removing front glass since instructions and video did not reveal that there are 2 hidden screws in outside vents that need to be taken out. Found out by e-mailing help line. Wasted much time trying to remove it prior. Instructions need change.Once set up it looks and functions great.
Excelente la textura y estilo.
Fue una excelente inversión.
still looks good, had a little mar on one corner, decided to live with it
generally it is cheaply made and I don't expect it to last forever
Stunning!
Goes with any decor. I prefer upscale decor and solid pieces so I was nervous about getting furniture that needed to be assembled. I was so wrong. This is my favorite piece in our livingroom. It LOOKS so custom and solid and not at all shipped and assembled. It looks as though we had it delivered right to our home. From traditional to modern, this will go with us through the years no matter how we redecorate. The variegated woods make it work with dark or light wood floors or other furniture pieces as well
It's ok.
Good product but hard to fit & finishing is not good.
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