I love this nightstand.  It was the perfect choice for me.  Unfortunately, I have to use a CPAP machine that I have to keep on the nightstand and I used to keep it on top of my old nightstand which was not a good setup at all.  It was super ugly!  I decided a nightstand with a lower open shelf would be the answer so I could move the CPAP machine off of the top of the nightstand.  I worked out perfectly because it is still accessible but is not like the white elephant in the room because it is barely noticeable now.  Also, the nightstand was very easy to put together, another plus.  I would highly recommend this nightstand.