It really cleans up our entryway space. I would have preferred something that is closed (not open shelving) but for the spot we have for our shoes, I haven't been able to find anything. This does work well. The wood is a little cheap so be careful when putting together not to overtighten as you may chip the wood (I did, thankfully it was on the inside of the unit so it's not too noticeable). It was very easy to put together and the shipping this time was super speedy. Loved that.