Really love the design for this Espresso Machine! The button setup is nice as they are largely unnoticeable until you need them. At that point they will light up and you're off and running. Water reservoir is well hidden and large enough that you're not filling every use. The noise that accompanies any espresso machine is still present, but some might say that's part of the charm. If you're buying one you should probably always assume there will be some noise. Haven't run into any issues and love the look of it in the kitchen! It also comes with a handy reference within the manual for different styles you can make.