The pricetag may be a little hefty but I'm so glad I splurged and got this desk! Before, I was using a cheap department store desk and a small corner table pushed next to each other so that I could fit my laptop, monitor and printer. Now I'm able to put my printer on one of the side shelves and I'm left with SO much space! I could spread out books to write a research paper, make/decorate a poster or do just about any other arts and crafts with the space this desk provides. This desk is very sturdy and looks absolutely stunning from all angles. I am only 5'0"/115lbs and i was easily able to put it together by myself in less than a half hour. My only complaints are minor, but worth mentioning. There was a small scratch on the left corner of mine, but due to the "reclaimed" look of the desk it's not very noticeable and actually doesn't bother me at all. Also, the wood has a sort of oily feel to it right out of the packaging that leaves a strange residue on clothes and hands--but washes right out. After assembling, I wiped down the entire desk twice with some multi-surface spray and now the oily residue is gone. Lastly, the desk is much darker than appears in the picture, but still looks fantastic. I plan to keep this desk for a VERY long time and I would definitely recommend it to a friend!