The table is nice looking and has lots of space for a family of four. The drawback is it needs to be babied. It scratches very easily and does not withstand hot dishes well. Had a hot dish on a padded drying mat since I didn't have trivets and it left a big white mark. It's a decent table but if you use it like people normally use tables expect it to show wear and tear early on. Also the top looks like wood panelling rather than real wood, if that matters to you. I recommend using place mats or tablecloths.