The desk is more beautiful in person than online. I thought it would be difficult to assemble, but it was super easy. It came in 3 pieces, the top desk part, which was a bit heavy for one person to lift. Then it had the two side pieces. Once all the pieces where out of the box it took me a total of five minutes to assemble. The draws function perfectly and the large draw does open out and the front flap folds down so you can use for a keyboard or to hold your laptop. Get this thing, you'll love it.