I just moved into my own place and this coffee table is perfect for me. I don’t have room for a kitchen table so the lift top is a very convenient alternative. Assembly wasn’t too difficult but you will need help installing the lift feature. The only reason I gave 4 stars is due to the fact that one of the metal corners on the bottom was damaged (during delivery I’m sure) but thankfully the metal was easy to bend back out. Another reason for 4  stars is it’s a bit smaller than I expected it’s functional for me as a single person and I think it’s a good starter piece in my home but I do with it was a little more hefty.