I really like the storage underneath. It can hold many things that you don't want piled up on a shelf (printer paper, toner cartridges, etc.) If you will be placing this on a wood floor, I highly recommend that you put some felt pads on the bottom. This will protect your wood floor and allow you to reposition the bookcase easily without scratching the floor surface (see photo). You can buy these from a Home Depot, Lowes, etc.