Don't hesitate! The Umbra Pillar Stool with coat rack is gorgeous, sturdy, and perfect for small spaces. My front door/hall area has absolutely no room, and guests and family often dump their backpacks, purses, coats, etc. on the floor or on the door knob, and it used to look so messy. This Pillar Stool fits in a small space near our front door, and holds up to 6 coats, with purses and bags under the coats, and the stool provides a spot for the kids or even Grandma to put on shoes. Assembly was fairly easy, taking me 7 minutes to put together...quick even though I forgot to use the washers on the first leg and had to take it apart. I can not recommend high enough that this product is a real winner.