I would give this desk 5 stars but the instructions to put this together were a little unclear at some points, though overall, it did go together easier than many other items i have had to do in the past.  Also, i would have preferred plastic "caps" in the color of the desk to cover the screws on the outside. Instead, stickers were provided.  That all said, the desk is fantastic.  It is very sturdy, and uses higher grade materials than many other "do it yourself" furniture pieces I have purchased in the past.  I would recommend this to anyone looking for a modern/contemporary desk that is versatile in the home.