Assembly

All pieces came in one box. It was unexpectedly heavy. The weight gave me an impression that the drawer is indeed not made of cardboard. All pieces were wrapped securely. The box I got had a little dent on one side, but I didn’t see any damage on the pieces. Kudos to the guys who wrapped the pieces to keep them intact and free from scratches after shipping.

The pieces had no label on them. If you have had no prior experience in assembling a cabinet then it will not be a walk in the park. The assembly manual have illustrations. Just follow them closely and you will have an easier time. If you have already put together a cabinet before, this won’t take too long to assemble. An electric drill is optional but it would make the assembly faster. There are many screws so a power tool is a definite plus. If you don’t have one, your handy screwdriver would work.

Construction

All pieces lined up perfectly. The metal glides work great. They are of excellent quality and not the cheap kind. The drawers open and close smoothly. The glides look like they won’t rust for years. They have built-in stoppers to prevent you from opening the drawer all the way out. The stoppers also keep you from removing the drawers from the glides. However, in case you need to pull the drawer out from the cabinet, you just have to raise it a little before pulling it out.

The cabinet doesn’t come with knobs. You open the drawer by grabbing on the grommet on top. The cut-outs are just the right size so you shouldn’t have any problem with pulling the drawer out. Since it doesn’t have knobs, that’s one less thing to worry about in the future. You won’t have to think about replacing anything.

The paint on the surface does not chip off easily. As long as you don’t scratch the surface with a sharp object like scissors, you can keep the drawer beautiful and looking brand new.

I want to point out too that the back is not cardboard. I’ve seen a lot of cabinets that have flimsy materials for the back panel. This one’s back has the same material as the bottom of each drawer. It’s thick and strong enough to support weight.

Mobility

One of the highlights of this drawer is the casters. They are removable, which makes it even better. If you plan to have the drawer in just one place all the time, it’s smart to skip on the casters during assembly. If you see yourself moving the cabinet from one room to another then you should put them on the foot of the cabinet. Take note that even with the casters on, the cabinet stays put as long as the floor is flat. The casters come with a lock to secure the cabinet in place. The casters are also useful in protecting your floor from scratches. Without the casters on, the cabinet is more likely to damage sensitive floors.

Pay attention to the dimensions written on Amazon. The drawers are wide and deep, giving you plenty of storage space to work with. The drawers are on the shorter side so that would keep you from putting in tall items. The cabinet fits right under standard office tables. If you are in need of storage space but don’t have a lot of floor space, this cabinet is a good idea. By having it under the table, it occupies less space.

Thanks to its simple style, it would work well in just about anywhere. You can have it in the office and use it to keep your documents and office supplies. You can even use it as a vanity. The 5 drawers offer a lot of space for toiletries and makeup items.

I have made assumptions on the cabinet based on the price. I expected it to be poorly made but turned out to be the opposite. It is sturdy and seems like it would last years with proper care.

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Brand: Winsome Store

Product: Winsome Halifax Storage/Organization, 5 drawer, Black

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