I installed mine a little differently - underneath a shelf instead along the side like shown - and it works perfectly in my close!. I actually installed 2 in my closet and 2 in my husband's closet. It is so easy to pull it out when I need it and push it back when I don't. Great when pushed in to hang robe or a towel on the knob, or clothes that I didn't wear long and don't necessary want to throw them in the dirty clothes. I pull the rod out fully and hang my non-dryable clothes when they come out of the wash to hang in my closet and they dry there over night. I HIGHLY recommend this product! Out of the way when you don't need it and so handy to pull out when you do!