We bought this desk for our 11 year old daughter's bedroom.  She wanted somewhere to do her homework and write in her diary.  This is perfect because it is small enough to fit a fairly crammed bedroom but big enough for her to comfortably sit and write.  The drawers and cubby make it much more exciting for her than a simple table.  The desk is also nice enough looking that, when she outgrows it, we'll be able to use in another part of the house.  It was easy to put together and is very sturdy.