The desk is just the right size for a small studio apartment. It does take time to screw in the legs, but it's manageable. You will see some thin lines of missing black paint on legs and on the front of the draw. You can always paint it in. It didn't bother me, so I left it the way it is. You will also see some scratches on the top of the table, but they aren't that noticeable. Overall it's a good desk for many uses. I eat meals on it with a place mate on top. I use it to make notes and to read.