I needed a narrow side table (not more than 12 inches wide) to fit at the end of a sofa in a small living room. It also had to have lots of storage. This one works perfectly, with the added plus of hidden USB ports and a pull-out shelf with spaces for coffee cups or drink glasses. The color/finish is a bit traditional for my taste but functionality was more important -- and it was easy to sand down and paint a bright, lacquered emerald green.