The base took up a lot less space than our old divan base giving us a lot more room. The amount of clothes and linen you can store underneath is amazing. Being in a small one bedroom flat with damp wardrobes, which can't be used (hence reason for the new base) has made things a lot better. Only gave 4* because instructions were as useful as a chocolate fire guard. The items need to be number themselves, not just on the instructions. Finally finished after 4 hours, thought we were sleeping on the floor at one point!