For the most part the instructions we were able to follow the directions except for installing the sliders on the pull out section that stores the sewing machine. That section was very confusing and we obviously didn't do something right because it won't fully close. My husband now has to dismantle part of the table and figure out the issue. Desk does appear to be sturdy and love the size. Look forward to using it. Would have loved if hardware had been packaged and labeled. Booklet said 90 minutes to put together. It took us more like 2.5 hrs to assemble between identifying hardware and following diagrams.