It's a pretty desk and my daughter loves it.  The nook under the glass is so smart and useful for a high school student who has to look at a book, a computer and write notes. It allows you to put a book under the glass and look at it while writing on top of the desk.  It also gives extra room for materials, cell phone, etc..  It took me and my husband just under two hours to put together, but the instructions were pretty clear.  The perfect desk for a teen room.