Love this table. We use the bottom wrung shelf to store our dog's toys on, and the fact that it's open makes it easy for him to be able to help himself to whatever he wants, while looking nice and clean. You can also use it for books/magazine storage, or blankets/throws, etc. The wood on top looks much nicer than the price would suggest; people don't believe us when we tell them the price, because they assume it's a higher end piece! Also, very easy to keep clean; a quick wipe with a damp cloth or paper towel is all it needs. Assembly was very easy.