I actually ordered this to use on my patio as a planting table. It has space for planting tools, shelves for small bags of soil, packets of fertilizer, and place for small pots. I may spray it with some type of wood concealer to withstand the outdoors, it is in a shaded area. I gave it four stars because; its a bit flimsy, not that sturdy, and the small square rack where the umbrella would go, the slots were damaged, the nails had been pulled out. It may be better as an entry way shoe rack etc.... informal looking.