We have a fairly small apartment and needed some additional organization. This hall tree is the perfect size for our somewhat cramped entryway. Putting it together took a little over an hour for one person, though if you need to move it that's definitely a two person job. It's very sturdy, though we did opt to anchor it to the wall. I saw a few mentions of the shoe shelves being too small, however my husband is able to fit a pair of his size 11 sneakers in one shelf with minimal maneuvering. Overall, I'd highly recommend if you are working with a small space and need extra storage!