Love the height and shelving of this desk and it was easy to put together. The top is rough and not suitable as a writing surface, as expected based upon the other reviews I read prior to purchase. The only thing I am not 100% pleased with is the 'plastic-y' look of the desktop. It does not look like rustic wood at all, but rather a heavy plastic knock off that doesn't pull off its fakeness well at all. Otherwise it is sturdy and suits my room well.