When reviewers said this set was big they were not kidding!  It is ginormous!!!  I had to separate the pieces into two separate rooms.  One of the larger stands I placed in a room horizontally as a center table.  I placed a long runner on it to cover the opening at the end, (bottom) and used the opening for storage.  I found they are not completely smooth so watch for splinters.   I was very lucky to have gotten the set from Wayfair at an awesome price of less than $120.  I highly recommend the set...just get creative as there are so many ways they can be arranged.