When i lived in a smaller condo a few years ago i had to downsize to a smaller desk and missed the space terribly. now that we have a larger space, i couldn't wait to purchase a new desk that looked modern and had the space and storage i was looking for. this desk does not disappoint! it is incredibly good looking and the hutch offers amazing storage. it wasn't hard to put together really, just required about 4 hours, some patience and two sets of hands. nothing arrived damaged at all either, which is always a fear. i also like that the hutch fits on either side of the desk, because i had trouble finding a desk with a hutch on the right so it didn't block my window. just perfect!