I recently had a Christmas dinner party for the whole family and had a giant dining room table set up in our dining area. I learned that I am NOT a good host and won't be doing that again any time soon. Being as it is just my wife and I, we sold the dining room table and bought this one for the kitchen instead. It filled out our kitchen nicely and is a big enough size for 2 of us to eat at. I like that if I decide to host again (smaller groups) I can easily accommodate 6 of us. It is very sturdy and you can't beat the price with a stick. If you have an apartment or just don't have a need for a large table, this one will work great.