This is perfect in a corner of our family room. The shelves are small so they're probably best for decor items rather than "stuff". Super-easy to put together. Includes a way to secure it to the wall which I strongly recommend, even if you don't have small kids. The shelf itself is quite lightweight and it's a challenge to get it 100% level so it would only take a gentle bump from a person or pet to send the whole thing flying, breaking whatever you'd put on it. Don't let that discourage you from buying it - just take the extra few minutes to keep everyone safe.