I bought this desk for school, I wanted a work space large enough to hold my laptop, textbook, and notebook, as well as some space to put decor or photos. This desk went above and beyond, and as an added bonus I can use it as a gaming desk as well. There is plenty of space for storage as well. My only complaint is I thought the shelf was a drawer for a keyboard and mouse, so I should have read that closer before purchasing. It's not a deal breaker, but its definitely a bummer. I still keep my gaming keyboard and mouse there and there is plenty of space for my hands to play without hitting the top, but I still wish I could pull it out sometimes.