We bought this table for our combo living room/playroom - I wanted something that would be functional for my toddler but also wouldn't be annoying for me to look at when I'm hosting friends w/o kids. The table size is great - not too big or small - and the stools are strong enough to hold adults when my son asks me to color with him. It's easy to wipe off stray crayon marks and has withstood the daily abuse of a busy toddler for more than a month.