I was so excited when the desk came. I enjoy putting furniture together but this item was a pain. Not because it was difficult but because the pieces do not line up correctly. I had to use my own hardware because some of the screws were too short. One of the metal pieces broke. I was so disappointed. It looks ok, but I can see the 2 different places that don't quite meet perfectly and leave gaps. I assumed because this corner desk was more expensive that than some others I looked at it would be a better quality. I was wrong. It is ok, but for the price it is not worth it. Buy the $100 one instead or pay for a really nice desk.