The table is a little small to be what I would classify as a desk but it the perfect sofa table or side table. The photos made it look like the faux wood grain was a lot lighter but it’s not. It’s a medium brown. The faux wood does not have predrilled holes so you can make the table have a straight edge or round edge. The provided screws make their own holes easily so that is no worry. The table is very light weight and could be used outdoors if it was protected by the elements.