This desk left a bit to be desired. It looks cheap because it is cheap--and you get what you pay for. The quality is no better than a desk you'd find at Walmart. I was looking for an affordable computer desk and have purchased pieces from Zipcode Design before, but was disappointed in this one. It was easy to put together and arrived quickly. This desk would be great for a college student, but I wouldn't count on it being a long-term investment piece.