I had another lift top trunk that was too big for my space and the lift top went to high for me to use at my sofa. This lift top is totally solid, easy to lift, with just enough space to store my laptop and a few magazines and books. It was hard to find a lift top that had storage, but no bottom shelf which makes it take up more visual space. Even though I was anxious bc so many people talked about small hands getting the legs to fit, I guess I have small hands as it was fairly easy. Great buy! And I was also nervous it would look cheap, but looks really great and well finished.