We chose these nightstands for a guest room that gets minimal use, so they didn't have to be extra sturdy. To be honest, they are not super durable; the bottoms of the drawers shift a bit, so they should really be glued into place, and the drawers don't slide all that easily since they're not on a track, but that's not a big deal since they're so rarely used. They are perfect for what we need, but I wouldn't put them in say a toddler's bedroom. I'd be concerned they couldn't withstand that kind of use. I love the storage below for books, and the drawers hold a good amount of stuff.