I had been looking for s coffee table for s while to replace my old one. I thought I needed one with storage underneath, but I realized I only had an empty basket under mine for the longest time, because any more than that looked cluttered. I decided it didn’t matter, and liked the look of this one. I really like it. It’s not boring and isn’t too busy and looks more stylish than my last one. I keep a tray on the top for drinks so I didn’t need a glass topper. I also didn’t want a solid wood one since I have hardwood floors and didn’t want to worry about the wood clashing. I also wanted the option of not using a rug underneath. It’s also sturdier than I thought it would be after reading the reviews. I sat on it to test it, and it didn’t feel weak. Happy with my purchase.