This nightstand is perfect. I have a platform bed, so it’s pretty low. We bought a set of these and they’re beautiful. Open back is great for light airy feel & makes plugging in cords for shelf items convenient. What I really love is that it “keeps me honest”. It has just enough storage in the shelf for a book, my glasses, my phone charger. This keeps storage visible so you have to keep it tidy. I have a lamp & small fan on top & it’s lovely. I’ve had nightstands with drawers in the past & I just wound up cluttering them with magazines, pens, etc.