This desk sits perfectly in a little nook that is close to our front door, but is yet "out-of-sight."   It is a PERFECT gathering place for anything you don't want to forget. . . it's also easy to keep organized as the drawer is very roomy.  We love this piece and it's very well built. My husband put it together, I can't tell you if that was difficult, all I can say is that it was definitely worth it!