Once put together, the desk is beautiful! The gloss finish looks great and it was perfect for my makeup vanity. I did research for weeks trying to find the best desk for the best price, and this one really took the cake. Plus Wayfair shipped and delivered it really fast! However, the assembly was extremely hard. My dad, a very skilled and crafty man, said it was the most confusing piece of furniture he’s ever built. It took him 2 hours because the instructions were not clear, not all the pieces were labeled and there was a lot of parts that weren’t explained that didn’t fit together. If you or someone you know is crafty enough to put it together, then it’s a great buy!