Castlery nailed the execution here—the chestnut oak veneer feels warm and approachable, while the engineering means that lift mechanism won't feel flimsy after a year of use. It's genuinely useful for smaller living rooms or studios where surface real estate matters; the hidden storage absorbs clutter, and the desk-height position works for laptops during WFH days. Style it with a low-pile rug and simple accessories to let the wood grain breathe. Fair warning: engineered wood needs a coaster discipline, but the payoff is durability without the oak price tag.