Kayla Matthews
When you buy a product made of MDF, you know what you're getting before you press BUY. I was prepared for the low-to-midrange quality that other commenters have complained about. What I was genuinely surprised by was the thoughtful design.-FEATURES-these things I really liked.* screws - they come with screws...but everything comes with screws. these were really good quality. the pre-drilled holes lined up. it was easy and fast to attach the hangers.* built-in handle - there's a finger groove on the side of the cabinet to open the door. some may not like that, but I'm actually a fan because it's very low-profile and it's one less thing that I can snag on.* LED lights with OFF button - this is pretty common and I wasn't impressed based on the description. But what DID impress me was that there is a little button on the inside so when you close the cabinet, the lights go off. I can't tell you how many things I have had that had lights, you turn them on, and forget...go back later to realize the batteries are dead. it's not in the manufacturer's description, but it really does make a difference in irritation level.* magnetic closures - especially with MDF, any kind of mechanical closure will wear away at the material until the whole thing falls apart. with magnets, it's just as secure the 100th time as it was the first time.* swing-out earring racks - there's one rack on the left for dangly earrings and one on the right for studs. both of these swing out (hinge on the left) so you can access the backs. and as above, they have magnetic closures. the stud rack is clear so you can see the rings behind. and the dangly earring rack has small holes so you can add more stud earrings there, too.* organized necklace hooks - I have never run out of jewelry before and I have NEVER hung up all my necklaces before. this organizer has short, medium, and long-length necklace hooks. each section has a pocket so your jewelry doesn't tangle.* all-visible design - this organizer is so thoughtfully designed, you can stand there and see everything all at once. so many of my jewelry boxes over the years have had trays I had to sort through to find what I wanted, a total of four necklace hooks on which 20 necklaces were hanging so it was impossible to get the right one, and even multiple boxes so I had to hunt. I really like seeing everything. and it doesn't feel crowded.-SHORTCOMINGS-...about the only thing I can think of is that the hangers slide over my wood door, and I didn't want them to scratch. so I added a felt dot (seriously, google 'felt dot' and you'll find it) under each hanger and on the bottom back of the cabinet. so the cabinet doesn't touch my door at all now--just the felt does.OVERALL, this cabinet was well worth the money IMO. the MDF may not be the best quality on the market, but I think the thoughtful design more than makes up for it. I was honestly shocked at how great this cabinet was designed. as for the MDF, we'll see how it holds up over time. (look for updates later!)==============UPDATE===================two years later, the MDF still looks like new! the battery on the LED is still going strong. my jewelry is still organized. NOTHING has broken. I think this is the best quality MDF product I've ever purchased. I love it! add it to your home and it will make you happy, too!
