Sauder HomePlus Base Cabinet/ Pantry Cabinet, Sienna Oak finish

I am very happy with my cabinets and plan to order more. 1. The box was well packed and even though it was beat up a bit in shipping everything inside was in good shape and protected by foam. 2. The finished product is beautiful, stylish, and functional. I love that it is the height of a counter. It's very nice and looks great with a picture frame, vase, or decorations on top. 3. The directions were the best. I have never had more clear directions with detailed pictures. The directions were on full size 8-1/2 x 11 paper, so legible. I appreciate that. 4. It honestly holds a lot. Based on the measurements I didn't expect it to be so accommodating inside, but it is spacious inside. 5. It is a good value for the money. 6. It took me about 2 hours to put together. I still have another one to assemble and expect that will take less time since I know the tricks now. I used a regular screwdriver, so it was hard on my hands and tendonitis. It really doesn't need an electric screwdriver, but that would be easier on the hands for anyone with wrist issues or tendonitis. Otherwise, it was easy to assemble. I took my time with it. The door alignment is the hardest part with the hinges. I might go back and fine tune that a bit more when my hands feel better. There was a part in the directions that had you put the hinge on the door and then screw the hinge to the cabinet. By then my hands and wrists were giving out and it seemed too hard to hold the door in position while screwing it on to the cabinet while it was upright. I decided to lay the cabinet on its side and found it much easier that way to screw the door onto the cabinet. Then I flipped it to the other side and put the other door on. I did have to lift the door a bit from the ground, but that was easier than holding the door upright would have been. 7. Assembly tip... if you are going to put the cabinets back-to-back, don't attach the wall strap as you will have to remove it later so they can be pressed flush up against each other. Also, when nailing the back on I positioned the back piece so that it was flush with the top of the cabinet since I was putting them back-to-back. It's a thin panel and would leave a seam otherwise. A furniture marker can be used to fill in the color on the top edge of back panel and then the seam won't be obvious. 8. The finished product is sturdy and easy to move around on the legs. It's not too heavy, but a perfect weight. While it was empty I could easily tip it back to adjust the leg height underneath. Once I put items inside it would not tip over unless a child or someone was pulling on it just right. I think the wall straps are only needed to nail to the wall if stacking them, but for people with young kids they'd be a good safety measure.

I love these! I have been searching everywhere for a large consloe for under our TV. I was needing some extra storage and wanted something large. It was so tough to find something that fit 90inches in length, but i got 3 of these and it was perfect. They are really good quality too. One of the units had small cosmetic defects but i spoke with their customer service team and they were so nice! They helped me out by giving me a partial refund so I can fix it myself. I was glad you not have to deal with shipping back the item. They are beautiful!

Although very good quality, it's heavy! (that's the reason for a 4 star rating...it should have casters/wheels on it and/or not be as heavy imo). Provides excellent storage for kitchen and put the microwave, toaster, and small blender on top as well...it is a bit taller than our microwave cart though and we have to bend over to reach the handles on the doors (and we are not short people), but we actually like that its taller. Interior is very roomy...pleasantly surprised! Was relatively easy assembly, besides the weight...did not have issues with the hinges, as we usually do, the doors aligned almost perfectly! The finish is very nice, matches our cabinets perfectly. Was considering buying a second one for office storage, but unsure due to the weight. I do recommend though!

This is a low-cost item, so, naturally you should expect thin plastic veneer on not-very-thick particle board. BUT it looks good, and (contrary to negative reviews here) I thought the assembly was very well documented and very easy. Now of course you DO have to follow the instructions! Apparently some people have found it difficult, and naturally they get annoyed and write bad reviews. I thought the instructions were excellent, the fasteners were very clearly packaged, and if you proceed in a methodical way, it shouldn't take more than an hour from start to finish. The alignment of predrilled holes was good, and the finished product is stable and reasonably sturdy. Lay out all the parts in alphabetical order, read the instructions carefully before performing each task, and you should have no problem. You will benefit from having two people when you are installing the doors. I did it alone, but holding a door in position while aligning the blunt-tipped hinge screws required some attention. It's easier if someone else holds the door for you. And you have to push hard to get those blunt screws started. The advice in the instructions to use a manual screwdriver is worth heeding. When screwing into particle board, don't overtighten, and don't use an electric screwdriver. If you overdo it and strip a hole, you'll have to use glue to hold a screw in place. After the assembly is finished, I suggest treating this item with a reasonably gentle touch. The finish will probably scratch quite easily, and slamming the doors is not a good idea. But if you treat it in a civilized fashion, it should last. That said, I think it is excellent value and looks good. Exactly as I hoped. NOTE: Pay attention to the shipping weight. The box is heavy. I cut it open where UPS left it, and carried some of the parts into the house before returning to pick up the rest.

Very well made base cabinet. I am using it for my laundry room detergent and softener. Excellent delivery and it was in perfect condition. Easy to assemble with detailed instructions.

Trust the reviews on the positive side! I purchased two of these cabinets for my office storage and they are perfect for my needs. If you are lucky to receive the product without damage and have a lot of patience or a handy spouse to put it together it will be perfect. A few tips that are important: Read the instructions carefully when putting together and make sure the front is where the door hinges will attach (extra holes on the front side). There were reviews saying the backing is just cardboard but in reality it is a heavy hard backing that will work perfectly fine when it is tacked on with many nails for stability. Double check if everything is facing the right way before hammering on the backing. I especially like the large brushed silver handles in front. I purchased the Dakota Oak finish and under natural light it looks like a dark wood with vague blue hues. An interesting piece. Also the company includes wood grain stickers that match your finish if you want to cover inside cabinet holes. Overall a great purchase.

This piece is amazing. It does not look like a diy put together piece. Looks beautiful in our room. It has tons of space. Lots more than I expected. Good quality!!!

Box was slightly damaged when arrived. Upon installation of the cabinet, the upper right hand corner was slightly damaged. If it wasn't such a dark cabinet, it wouldn't be noticeable. I noticed it halfway through building the cabinet. A little touch up with some black paint might hide it. I have pictures of the box and the cabinet where it is damaged