Sauder HomePlus Storage Cabinet/ Pantry cabinets, Soft White finish

Outstanding unit
Outstanding packing . I have received and put together 3 units Each has arrived in great shape despite the heavy weight of box. Instructions are spot on illustrated well and actually make sense as long as you are willing to follow in an organized manner. Does take an hour or two to assemble. The hardware kit contains the exact number of pins, screws, etc . No extras so do not lose any pieces. Only one screw was defective. Once assembled the pieces are very precise and cabinet is very sturdy with a great appearance. Overall a well engineered product that appears it will last a long time if not abused.

Ordering this was a little “iffy” but it worked out well
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.

Here are a few things — We assembled the unit on a carpet. We had it laid down and followed the instructions on paper as well as the you tube video link provided on the instruction manual.- When we were assembling the U shaped base, we realized that if we aligned 3 of the screw holes, the 4th would not. So we used a power tool to create a slightly shifted hole. We did not need to use a drillbit . Just used the screw itself to do that.- Putting in the doors using the hinges – that was the trickier part – the doors are a bit mis-aligned from the top but only slightly mis-aligned at the bottom but luckily its not too visible from a distance.- There is a gap between the doors from where you can see about 1/2 inch of the shelving. I think we need to adjust the hinges to close that gap. It is not looking bad though.- The unit is located in our dining room and fits in nicely. It was a bit wobby until we added the shelves and dumped some heavy items on the bottom shelf.- After the storage items are loaded ( I am using it as a pantry ) it is steady and has weight and our cats are having a great time using the top of the unit as a hideaway. The dining table is working as a launch pad. lol- Note that the holes they made on the cardboard for the back from where to slip out the metal strip to attach to the wall was not in the middle so the strip comes out twisted. It would not be easy to get that comfortably attached to the wall.

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.

It takes a bit of time to assemble. Perhaps for a novice, the hinges require a bit of extra time. I am a novice.