This is perfect for what we needed. We have an infant and so small toys are all around our living room. We bought these so we could have an easy place to throw all the toys when company comes over but still easy enough for our one year old to reach the toys. The hinged lid stays in an open position at about a 45 degree angle so it's very easy to throw toys in and no need to keep holding the lid. They are padded nicely so you can even sit on them comfortably. We will definitely be buying these again if the 2 we bought ever get damaged. We have had them for a few months now and they still work great and look beautiful.