My wife works from home and we've been looking for something that would hold some of her things as well as be a place for family things. This desk is the perfect fit for us. It matches our home and I really like a nice wood piece. My wife typically likes things painted and she's a big fan of this desk. It didn't take too long to put together may 45 minutes or so. We use it when you come in from the garage to put keys, mail, and my wife keeps her work notebooks and laptop when she's done for the day. It isn't large enough for her to be a work desk, but at least the clutter is hidden. The fact that this is a secretary desk and everything is nicely closed under the top is a huge bonus. Along with the USB port for charging. We were constantly losing chargers so this has been great. It looks nice, is built well, and I believe it will outlast many of the furniture pieces we have. I would absolutely recommend this desk.