Perfect size to store my lighter arts and crafts things. Sturdy enough for what I need - I wouldn't trust it to hold heavier items, though (i.e. lots of books). No matter what I did, there are gaps between the sides and a couple of the shelves (you can see a peek of the wooden dowels). Makes me question it's ability to withstand the test of time. But for now, it's doing what I need it to do.