This desk works perfectly for our 7yr old to keep all of her school and art supplies.  The hutch cubbies are great and the 3 side drawers are deep and spacious.  My only complaint is the bulletin board part of the hutch.  It's very thin and most push pins do not stick all the way in.  It would be much better if it were a magnetic white board.  This way you can write little notes as well as attach things with a magnet (which also eliminates the use of sharp tacks!).