Sauder Edge Water Computer Storage Drawers, Home Office Desk, L: 59.06" x W: 23.23" x H: 29.02", Chalked Chestnut

I love this desk! I only have a couple "complaints", but not enough to drop to four stars. Overall, I LOVE this desk and am so happy with my purchase.PROS:Pretty easy to put together. All the parts and assembly pieces are clearly marked, and the instructions are VERY clear. It took awhile to put together, but the whole process was super easy to do by myself.The desk looks really nice, and it is very sturdy. It isn't all real, solid wood and has a veneer top, but it is still super sturdy and well made (other than my dinging it when putting it together lol)I love that there are matching items like the bookshelf, etc.The cost was amazing - great bang for your buck!Fast deliveryCONS:The desk is just short enough that with the tray, I can't cross my legs underneath the desk, and I have a short chair. I wish the desk was just maybe 5 or 6 inches taller.The blocks that hold the tray are ridiculous - there is hardly anything to hold them up to the desk. It's like they were holding on just by sheer willpower. The tray fell out after just a day with the slightest pressure applied. It was easy to fix with some wood glue and extra screws, but I shouldn't have had to do that.

So let me start by saying I’m not very good at building things. I want to be and I try to be but I’ve accepted the fact it’s not something that comes naturally for me. BUT I was able to put this together by myself. I’m not a strong girl and it’s very heavy. Yet, the instructions were written well enough and the steps were logical that I was able to do it. It looks fantastic in person and it’s sturdy.My only issue is (and this could be 100 percent assembler error) is the drawers don’t close correctly. You have to pull both drawers out to close them properly. I’ve taken it apart several time while building and reread the directions and assembled it again to have the same result. I finally gave in and just deal with the fact that if you open one drawer you need to open both and have to close them at the same time.

This is my work from home desk. Assembly was kind of a pain, but reasonable for the amount of pieces involved.What I like:- looks nice!- has a keyboard tray right at the right height for me (5’2”)- big enough for monitor and laptop plus a few piles of paperwork without being too huge- chair opening is wide enough for my wheely office chairWhat I don’t like (none are deal breakers for me)- warning - box it comes in is HEAVY. My (strong) husband had to call a neighbor for help bringing it in- tip: use an electric screwdriver to assemble even though it says not to. Just be careful not to screw anything in too far.- tip: read the assembly instructions ahead a step or two to understand what you need to do.- drawers are smaller than I expected- made up of particle board (like most desks at this price point)- back of desk is essentially cardboard. It matches the rest of the desk, but you can tell. It won’t look great unless up against wall.- keyboard tray doesn’t pull out smoothly- one drawer is crooked. Fixable, but would require taking apart and reassembling and who has time for that- would prefer more drawers or better shelves on the left side, rather than space for a cpu. Personal preference but a heads up for laptop usersToday is my first day using it so I can’t speak to durability but it seems like it will hold up ok. It is sturdy, not rickety, but my guess is that it may chip or wear kinda easily, and I’d definitely recommend using a coaster.

This desk ALMOST had it all, and I was sad to find out towards the end of putting it together that the design of it is a bit flawed and the advertisement is misleading. However, even with its flaws, I'm giving it a 5/5 because it's just so damn gorgeous.You would think the two drawers on the right would actually be the same size on the inside that is depicted on the outside, right? Wrong. The drawers are roughly 4 inches smaller than the actual vanity panel that you see in the pictures, making them not nearly as deep as I originally though they'd be. Additionally, because of where the pre-drilled holes were drilled, the drawers rest on top of each other. This means when I open the bottom drawer, the top drawer is resting on it and also opens (and vice versa). Yes, the drawers are still functional, but do you see what I mean when I said design flaw?The bottom drawer is advertised as a filing cabinet. While I WAS able to fit files in there, it's a very tight squeeze, so be ready to purge your existing files. Some people might have to change the type of file folders they use due to the shallow nature of the drawer. In addition, the left cabinet is for a computer tower. If you have a custom-built PC like me, be prepared to have a rough time getting your tower to fit in there. I was a little nervous that it wouldn't have enough circulation, but it seems to be doing alright so far!The only other issue I had was the left door where the computer tower is stored. These hinges are the spawn of Satan himself. Both my boyfriend and I could not get the side screws to progress, and I eventually had to stand up and force all my weight into the screwdriver to get it to catch. Eventually, it worked, but only after a lot of frustration and saying "Are we stupid? WHY can't we get this to work?!". So new desk buyers: be prepared to muscle the hell out of those door screws.All-in-all, the desk is BEAUTIFUL. The things I mentioned above are not detrimental to the functionality or the aesthetic of the desk. It is HUGE and perfect for what I wanted (digital illustration & office-related grown-up things). The chalked white is a beautiful modern-yet-antique look, and the surfaces are grooved, mimicking real wood. This was a perfect focal point of my studio and is an absolute steal for the price.