We live in a little town house on the east coast/mid-atlantic region, so this compact space-saver has been most helpful given we don't have a mud room or even an "entry way." We've gotten tons of compliments on it as we've dressed it up a bit with nicer hardware and cute baskets. It isn't the best quality in that it isn't real wood, obviously, but it's also not the cheapest press board either, so it works. :)
