Time & patience on this desk for sure. I really love the style & quality of this desk. I bought for the cherrywood look but it's more of a dark cherry sliding toward walnut. We did have to adjust drawers on each side & it slides & fits fine now. Good deal for the money & looks like it was bought assembled at furniture store. I have gotten many comments on this set & was ask if I purchased it at Big Sandy furniture. Very pleased with this bedroom set for the price, quality. Shipping & perfect for guest room.