This is exactly what we needed in the mudroom! Hubby can put his work bag down every night, I can sit down to slip in and out of shoes for walks with my Westie, there's room to hang reusable grocery bags, handbags, leashes, scarves & coats, and the top "shelf" holds all my summer and winter hats! I purchased two baskets for the top two cubbies and now have space for sunscreen, sunglasses, all the little doo-dads you need when you walk out the door! It took a few hours for hubby and I to assemble, but slow and steady wins the race! Just go step-by-step and you'll be fine!