We are short on kitchen storage and purchased this for a "pantry". We were going to put it in the kitchen, but I didn't like the look enough once we got it put together (which was time consuming, by the way. I was glad I had help. Even with 3 of us it took about 1 1/2 hrs.) I ended up putting it around the corner from the kitchen near the door to our garage and it works perfectly there. I didn't put it in the kitchen because I felt that the hinges and door seams were just too big and I didn't like how it looked. That said, I get compliments on it when guests are over, and it is perfect for our overflow snacks and canned goods. Holds plenty and is very sturdy.