Lets face it...working from your dining table or couch is not fun. I should have gotten this desk waaay sooner. It was easy to assemble (pay attention and make sure the holes for the screws on the flat metal piece are on the inside). I have a couple other spaces where I could have put a larger desk but I liked the idea of being by my balcony with the window and I just loved this desk and how it fits my decor. The shelves allow you to have fun and decorate your desk and make it a pleasant spot to work.