I love this desk!  This is the first time I put something like this together by myself and it wasn't bad.  I did have an issue with the cup holder.  The directions did not say to add a washer below the screws.  So the top of the desk is a cracked where the screws pushed the wood up a little.  No worries, I will cover this with a little proxy.  I did this despite my instinct saying that I should have added washers.  The desk is beautiful anyway.  It raises and lowers smooth and quiet.  I also really like that the shelves on the top of the desk are removable.  They are not permanently screwed in.  They can be moved to different areas of the back of the desk if you prefer.  I'm very excited to begin working at home next week at my new desk.