I bought this to use indoors to store boots and clothes hamper bins. The heavy duty construction makes this a very sturdy storage unit. The stamped wicker design is crisp enough that, at first glance, some of my houseguests don't realize that it's plastic. Since it is designed to be used outdoors, it is weatherproof but the panelized construction allows enough air flow in and out to keep the inside from getting musty from the boots and dirty clothes it holds. This is a great piece. Oh, and it was very easy to assemble so long as you read the instructions first since some of the pieces look similar to each other.