I was able to assemble this myself over the course of two days--although I assemble a lot of my own furniture--and I like that you're given options about the placement of a few elements of this desk. That said, the fabric drawers are a little disappointing--I hadn't noticed in the listing that they're fabric and not wood--but they seem sturdy, as does the rest of the desk, and when I move next I know they'll fold up to travel more easily. I like the space footprint of this desk, it helps maximize the use of what space I do have in a small apartment in a very efficient way without feeling cramped or like I'm compromising on anything. I'd recommend this desk for students, people just moving out on their own, and young professionals with small spaces to work with. It does what I need it to quite well!