We love this table!  It works perfectly for the spot we put it in...a large area in our kitchen.  It replaced a darker table and the bright colors brighten up that area of the kitchen.  Some of the superficial covers for the screws come off over time (granted this table gets heavy/hard use by our young children.)  It's very easy to use a little wood glue to secure those covers more tightly.  As an oval, it offers a large space for kids to eat and do homework and crafts.  As a busy family of four, we end up moving the crafts to the side when we serve dinner.  There's definitely enough room for that.