I purchased this chest to use as a toy chest in my son's room. However, given the simple and versatile design, it could easily be used in other rooms and for other purposes. If this chest lasts beyond the toy years, I am planning on re-purposing it. The soft-close feature is particularly nice when using this chest for toys, as it protects children from a slamming lid. The chest was also easy to assemble. I did it on my own without any trouble. Overall, I'd highly recommend this piece! 

Pros: Multi-functional, safe, easy to assemble
Cons: none