I was looking for a desk for my 8 year old daughter. She loves to draw so the drawer and extra storage space underneath is plenty enough for storing art supplies, books, etc. This desk is the perfect size for her (she is tall for her age) with room to grow. It's sturdy also. I put it together in July and still nothing is loose. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it was quite time consuming to put together but it is worth it.