Sauder HomePlus Storage Cabinet/pantry cabinets, Salt Oak finish

The cabinet overall is a great product and easy to assemble. The finish is good and easy to clean. The variable choices for shelf designation is great, offering lots of choices. There are a couple of things that could be improved. 1) the backing of the cabinet is made of thin cardboard that is tacked on and does not provide any structural strength and if items are placed hard against could break. 2) The doors have spring loaded hinges that keep them closed but in my opinion are a bit week and should of had a magnetic catch at the top of each door.

This is a sturdy cabinet...but not fine furniture. That’s just not possible at this price point. Yes, it’s made out of MDF. Yes, it’s a laminate surface. However, it does not feel fragile, will be easy to keep clean, can store a lot for its size, and is reasonably attractive. That’s why it gets five stars from me. The color is accurate from the pictures on Amazon, and no discrepancies from the product description. It’s good value for the money. Better than most Pre-Pak furniture. Start to finish, it took me about 2 hours to put it together, with just a little help from a friend to turn it over, hang the doors, and move it into place. He helped during commercials while watching a football game. I’m a 66 year old grandmother with a few basic building skills...I do know how to use a hammer and a Phillips screwdriver, which is all that’s necessary. All the parts, including the presorted hardware, are all labeled and instructions are clear. If you go step-by-step, handle the pieces carefully, and work on a soft surface, you should have no trouble putting it together without damage (or too much frustration!). With each step, don’t tighten the screws completely until all of them are started. Be sure you have the piece squared up before you nail the backing (VERY IMPORTANT), and you’ll have little to no trouble hanging the doors and getting them even. I was surprised that my doors required no adjusting at all. I’ve put together a few pieces of IKEA furniture, and this was similar in difficulty. Note that each shelf has a 25 pound limit, and nothing heavy on the top. About the packaging.... I was a little worried when it arrived. The outside was loosely wrapped in heavy plastic, and it looked like it might be damaged at the ends. When opening the box, however, all the pieces were fine. There was only a little packing inside, but very sturdy corners added to box. Be sure to check all the pieces before tossing the box and packing.

I love this storage unit!! It was perfect for my bathroom, houses so many toiletries and towels all in one unit. It is beautiful and was really easy to assemble.

We bought three of these for storage of various items. They have plenty of room for us, and I also like the adjustable shelves. We only wished that they were just a little bit taller. Still having issues trying to get the doors to fit closer together when they are closed.

Aesthetically appealing storage cabinet at a decent price. Because of the negative reviews, I had some reservations about ordering this storage cabinet. Based on reviews, it seemed that because of quality control issues, meaning damaged parts or missing hardware, I was concerned the cabinet I might receive would be hit or miss. I'm happy to report that everything I received was fine, except for a few small imperfections on the exterior cabinetry... meaning nicks or scratches on the surface. Although these imperfections aren't glaring, this is the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. This product is very heavy. My box actually had a label cautioning that the weight was over 75 pounds. I needed this cabinet upstairs so had to drag it into the house to unpack it downstairs, then carry pieces of it upstairs for assembly. I'm a 63 year old woman but consider myself DIY handy. I assembled this cabinet on my own. The cabinet was fairly easy to put together. The instructions for assembly are clear and very easy to follow. I had some issues with assembling the base. Mainly lining up the screws on both sides of the base but, with some persistence, I eventually assembled the base just fine. The cardboard backing was a little tricky because it comes folded in the shipping box. Because of this, there is a tendency for the cardboard backing to sag in the middle, making it difficult to align it perfectly square on the back of the cabinet. I never did get it to line up perfectly square, however, I was able to get the backing lined up enough that it didn't overlap the sides of the cabinet. The doors were also a bit tricky. After standing the cabinet upright, the instructions say to attach the left side door first. Being right handed, it would have been easier to attach the right door first. The reason being, the doors don't fully open to the side. The doors open perpendicular, 90 degrees, to the cabinet. This allowed very little room for me to get in there and attach the right door, so had to use my left hand to do so. Since I was putting this cabinet together by myself, I used a very thin book (estimated between an eighth to quarter inch) to help prop up the doors to help get the doors to the proper height so I could easily attach them. Once the doors were in place, I did have to make minor adjustment which I found very easy to do. The door adjustments are clearly outlined in the assembly instructions. All said, I enjoyed putting the cabinet together in spite of having a few minor frustrations. I felt accomplished in the end. I have this cabinet on carpeting in an office space and unlike some of the reviews, this cabinet feels stable and sturdy. I did not find it necessary to attach the wall mount support. I am very happy with this purchase, however, like I said, what gets shipped to you can be hit or miss. I ordered another piece of Sauder furniture to match this cabinet for my office at the same I purchased this item. The bottom of the cabinet (Part D), and the front skirt (Part H) were not the correct pieces for this cabinet and too large by two inches. I had to return that item and re-order. But, that's a whole other review! If everything goes well, the Sauder products are great and well worth the money. If things don't go well, it can be a pain. With success of this particular product, I would still recommend it.