So easy to put together.  Instructions are easy and straightforward.  It took 10 mins.  Drawers are decorative, because the lift-top is the only opening needed.  Lift-top is silent, but since we don't have anything inside yet, the lifting needs to be facilitated by one-hand holding down the bottom and one-hand lifting/pushing top in place.  I chose this table for two reasons: 1. high legs so that I can vacuum under, 2. lift-top is big enough so that we can play games on it (checkers, chest, and 500-piece puzzles that is 20" x 20" when complete).  Since we put it together, many puzzles have been played on it and it was wonderful.  No more neck pain!