Instructions are great although it is very time consuming. I'm extremely handy and it took me about 2.5 hours to assemble. Once 2/3 through assembly, I discovered that there was a piece left out. I am unable to assemble the bottom drawer and have to wait approximately a week to receive the part. Which means I can't use the in full. Other an the missing part, it's a great desk. No rush or sympathy from customer service over mistake.