This nook fits perfectly in my kitchen. Assembly was time consuming but not difficult. The tabletop is textured (it is finished, no splinters, as was an issue with another Wayfair rustic nook I had my eye on), we might adhere a clear contact paper to make cleanup & schoolwork easier.  There is storage inside the corner benches, deep enough for books or table linens but not much else. Also enough room underneath for baskets or canvas totes. One thing I love (but couldn't tell from pictures) is that the wood grain is still visible through the white paint. This is a beautiful, sturdy table (it even smells like real wood) that I'm sure our family will get a lot of use out of.