It's a nice compact desk that can be used for work when the space is limited. You can put your monitor or a laptop there and work comfortably. It had a barely noticeable discoloration on the top surface, but in day-to-day usage especially with various objects on the desk, it's not visible. The desk itself is sturdy, and has a non-removable "shelf" under the desk top, where you can put anything from books to hard drives. A keyboard there wouldn't be comfortable. Overall, recommended if you want to save space.