This multimeda storage cabinet replaced a simple rack system where you can see each CD/DVD. This stand has "cleaned up" my living space as all CD's are in drawers. It's clean, doesn't take up much wall space--be sure to look at the dimensions, because it is small!!!  I plan to put each CD in a sleeve and get them out of the jewel boxes--I know the cabinet will hold more CD's than it says it will and I have about 500, maybe more. I first saw this cabinet in a catalog and debated for sometime whether it would meet my needs--it does!! I would recommend it to a friend.