This hall tree is awesome! I put it right in my entryway and it looks GREAT, holds all my hats, a bunch of jackets, shoes for quickly putting on for outside and my kids dont misplace them! The shelf at the top holds my yoga mat, an inspirational family sign, potty bags for the dog, and other odds  ends. The bench is used to sit and put shoes on or school backpacks for easy grabbing heading out the door, or boxesgroceries can be placed on it when bringing them in. Very easy to put together and very sturdy - I didnt even have to anchor it to the wall! Makes life much easier!