The entryway to our 500 square foot apartment was small, and we needed a piece that would be useful in the small corner between our doorway and the bathroom. This was a perfect use for this end table. It holds our hiker manuals and a cute wooden Pinterest board with room to spare for a tray of keys. I love the bottom shelf since it adds more usable space to an already small area. Great construction - the metal will last for years, and the shelving can be replaced later (or finished w/ a different paint) if we want an upgrade.