I have a small kitchen, limited counter space and cupboards. The 2 shelve units I purchased look great in the dinning area where I keep the larger electric cooking appliances (roasting oven, deep fryer, large oblong slow cooker, large crock pot, griddle, toaster, & microwave) There is no over-crowding, good spacing between each appliance. The units were easy to assemble hassle-free. All tubing are sturdy metal that screw together quickly. I really needed shelving for my cooking appliances.