It 's a very functional armoire. Love the shelving unit with the cupboards on top. The only consideration would be how tall one might be. We used this for hanging clothes for a mother and we found the hanging pole to be a bit low - she almost needs to bend a bit to see where things are hung. However, if it were any taller, than she probably wouldn't be able to reach the shelving units, so all in all, it's a great extra piece of furniture for someone in a one-room retirement dwelling.