The desk looks nice. It has more than adequate storage. However, the bottom piece and a few shelves came with major chips, the paint and wood both peeling off. The directions are easy and specific. But, the pieces don't all fit together well. We needed a rubber mallet for some. A few pieces are not pushed completely together because the wholes and companion pieces weren't even lined up to fit into each other. It is very heavy, so put together where you intend to keep it. Remember, the desk looks better than the actual quality and did not hold up well in shipping.