ClosetMaid Cubeicals 6 Cube Storage Shelf Organizer Bookshelf, Stackable, Vertical or Horizontal, Easy Assembly, Wood, White Finish

I gave this 5 stars for the ECONOMY of it, but feel I should clarify what this IS and IS NOT. THIS IS VERY BASIC ECONOMY LIGHTWEIGHT STORAGE AT A CHEAP PRICEPOINT. This is NOT the same as the Ikea Kallax or Walmart Better Homes and Gardens level of reinforced sturdiness for holding heavier weighted items like books, nor are the interior cube dimensions compatible with those brands of 13" or 12" fabric cubes. This IS: These shelves are ideal for lighter-weight storage such as baby/toddler clothes or kids toys--- or in our case, the kids wanted LEGO display shelves for their 10x10 base-plate scenes and quick storage of random toys like Hotwheels, etc. When purchasing fabric cubes be sure they are the 10" or 11" dimensions. I found that "Mainstays" collapsible fabric cubes at Walmart fit nicely in here, but even better score was when I found some 11" cubes at our Dollar Tree (bargain!). These ClosetMaid Cubeicals benefit from being anchored into a stud on the wall, rather than being used as stand-alone/free-standing shelves. The 9 cube = 3x3 could be tolerable/"okay" freestanding if you absolutely insist, but I also bought some 1x4 and those must be secured or they sway and wobble pretty noticeably. A few miscellaneous notes: The 5 "shelf backings" arrive with a permanent creased fold down the middle-for shipping, and are made of thin poster-board like material. If this crease bothers you, just buy posterboard and cut your own backs to tack in. Or if you want something thicker, I imagine "foamboard" from the school supply aisle works great if you score it with a box-cutter. When I tacked in the shelf backings, one of my shelves tore/split even though the tack went in straight and precisely where it should have. I chose to use wood glue to repair the piece rather than return the shelves. This was fast and easy to assemble, the instructions were clear. We've had the shelves for two days now, so I may update this later on to report on durability. Why I gave it 5 stars: The shelves fit our current purpose wonderfully, and I love that when I don't require heavy duty weight bearing shelves, there is a very economical option I can snatch up. Eventually I do want the heavy duty, larger 13" cube shelves from a major brand, but for now I appreciated paying less than forty bucks to have a 9 cube = 3x3 shelf, rather than eighty or one twenty bucks for 3x3 from the other brands. Later on, I will pay more to buy some that are textbook sturdy and can do more things. The photos: You will notice I originally had 12" cubes (white with blue petals), and realized I needed the 10 or 11" cubes (beige/gray). Also I did show one photo of my 4 cube storage here, even though this is my review for the 9 cube (3x3).

Sturdy, Spacious, and Simple to Assemble This ClosetMaid 12-cube organizer turned out to be a solid choice for our storage needs. The unit is surprisingly sturdy once put together and can hold a good amount of weight without bowing. I like that it can be positioned vertically or horizontally depending on the space, which makes it versatile for both a living room or a closet. The white finish has a clean, simple look that blends well with different room styles. Assembly was straightforward with clear instructions; it took me about an hour working at a steady pace. All the pieces lined up properly, and I didn’t have any trouble with missing parts. Once set up, the cubes are roomy enough for bins, books, or even folded clothes, and it helps keep things looking tidy instead of cluttered. Something to keep in mind is that, while it’s sturdy, it’s still particleboard — so it’s best for lighter items or evenly distributed weight. I wouldn’t overload it with very heavy objects. Bottom line: A functional, attractive, and easy-to-assemble organizer that provides flexible storage at a reasonable price.

Shelf was easy to assemble, although a little flimsy one of the dowels pushed through as I was assembling it, overall it's a good shelf that will suit our needs just fine!

THIS... is the ClosetMaid 9-Cube organizer and it is a great addition to any room for those that don't want a dresser or like the cubie-style storage. I found that this took me about 30-45 minutes to put together and involved little to no cussing as it was quite easy and straightforward. You can modify it to remove a shelf from a cubie if you want to have a section two tall but you can't do two wide unless you turn it in which you can do two wide but not two tall. Assembly was easy, however, you will need a hammer for the cardboard to go onto the back and an electric drill would speed this process up significantly. Outside of that, you only need a minor working area of about 4 feet by 4 feet. The finished product is also quite nice and fits the amazon basics storage cubes or any 10.5" cube. There are caps to go on the screws so you can cover them up but I like a flush look and left them off. These cubies are also able to hold a decent amount of weight and hold about 30 lbs in one of them every day with zero sag or cracking. In the end, this has been a really nice addition to my bedroom and provides clean, aesthetic storage for my cubies. I think that if you appreciate the color, then the price and value is certainly there. I love this product, and I am certain that if you purchase it, you will share my same thoughts!

This was perfect for organizing our closet! Super durable and easy to assemble.

This is a sturdy unit, with adequate instructions, even for a novice (like me). It would be nice if the packet came with an extra screw in each size. My only other suggestion might be for Closet Maid to pre-stamp each piece with the "name" it is given in the instructions - especially in light of the fact that some boards are the same size, but have a different pattern of pre-drilled holes. You can see what I mean, below. I am a smart woman. People even tell me that, sometimes. Most don't know that I am terrible at "spatial ability" - I can't figure out how to put things (like puzzles) together very well. My brain just doesn't see that way. But today I un-boxed the shelving unit (some assembly required) I ordered in a fit of over-confidence while surfing the web at 2 a.m. a few weeks ago. I gathered my tools - a screwdriver and a hammer, just like the instructions told me to. I reviewed how many of every screw there was, and what they were called ("assembly" screw, that's an "assembly" screw -- I would even say it out loud to reinforce the concept). I counted the pre-cut, pre-drilled boards and stacked them neatly into piles by size. I bribed the 9 year-old to help gramma, and he did so willingly, at first. I got the side board connected to the top board, (or maybe it was the bottom board) and was feeling fairly proud of myself. But the instructions called for me to fit "short dowels" into pre-drilled holes in the top board (or maybe it was the bottom board). But the stupid dowels wouldn't fit! So I pulled out the instructions and realized I had picked up a horizontal divider when what I needed was a fixed shelf (same size but the dowels would fit into this one - who knew!). So I unscrewed the first two boards, and grabbed a post-it notepad and labeled ALL the boards - just in case. I had the 9-year old help me again hold the boards while I reattached the fixed shelf to the side board (or maybe it was a top board). Once again, when it came time to screw the top board (or maybe bottom?) to the vertical board, I realized there was no pre-drilled hole! The 9-year old had the best view (and better vision) and noticed immediately that the pre-drilled hole was on the wrong side. So we detached the screws (again) and turned the board around (I was so sure I had it right this time, too.) And the re-screwing was far quicker. But... you guessed it, I had the finished side (only one of the four sides was finished) pointing the wrong direction... so we backtracked. Again. Eventually, the 9-year old wandered off to play with his brother. He told me I should be more careful. Duly noted. And I urged him to keep that play appointment in the other room - pronto. So, with careful re-reading of the instructions (in three languages!) and diligence with the post-it notes (that kept sliding off the slick finish), I continued to assemble the shelf-unit. With only one near amputation when the "real wood!" board (probably that stupid fixed shelf, or maybe it was the vertical divider) slid out of my grip and landed faint millimeters from my toe. That board was heavy, too! It even shook the house! Of course it did. Anyway, I counted and there were precisely eighteen "assembly screws" and not one more and not one less. I guarded them with my life, counting before and after every potty break and coffee run. Finally, with the unit mostly assembled, I came to the "backing" (which turned out to be a folded piece of cardboard-hey, what happened to the "real wood"?). And it turned out, there were only three, despite the fact there were six openings. And now you know my sense of "style" is as absent as my spatial ability. Covering only three of the six squares provides a unique "look" - at least to all non-OCD customers. Nevertheless, I persisted. Each piece of folded cardboard was nailed down with, I kid you not, 12 teeny pin-like nails, called "nails" in the instructions (Ciou, Ciavo, Nail - that whole 3 languages thing). And these things were designed by an absolute 4-star genius. Imagine the amount of research it must have taken to size these pins to the exact the depth of my thumb! I was in awe. Because that precision measurement resulted in me not being able to even "start" the nail without slamming into my thumb. Thirty-six times, if you don't count all the ones that fell out before I could get the nail stabilized. I checked for "hacks to avoid hitting your thumb" on my phone, after only five or six nails (I told you I was smart) and discovered that you can hold a nail between the teeth of your comb (or your husband's comb, if he is not at home). Bonus, as you are pounding the bejabbers out of everything in the vicinity of your microscopic nail-pin, the comb appears to act as a protective agent for the shelf (or maybe it was the horizontal divider). The comb, however, did turn out to be mostly a total loss. But I did it. I assembled a "some assembly required" shelving unit and it only took me six hours. PS - you may need ice for the finger you forgot to move during the flailing/so-called hammering you did prior to the comb hack. PPS - and save the ice because it turns out that all those boards nailed together are far heavier than the single board that missed your toe earlier. Enjoy!

I found this to be super simple to put together (a little time consuming but simple). I felt a bit intimidated when I saw all of the pieces but the instructions are very clear I was able to put it together on my own. It looks exactly like the picture and I'm using it as a replacement for a dresser and I Love it! I got some really awesome heavy duty baskets to put in 4 of the spaces at Target. The little brown things that go on top of the screws dont fit so I might have to go buy a brown permanent marker to make the silver screws less visible. I was surprised at how sturdy the cardboard backing was for the 4 random spaces. I mean it is cardboard but it's sturdy and it'll be up against a wall so I think it was pretty good. You defenitly should secure it to the wall, especially on carpeted areas (all hardware is included). Two tools to have on hand are a screwdriver and hammer ( I just used the butt of my screwdriver as a hammer and it worked for me). It is so esthetically pleasing and what's so great is that you can change up the uses for it.....it's like a multipurpose piece of furniture. I am using it as a dresser in my current apartment but I like that I can use it to store books, towels, toys or any other need I might have in the future. I know this isn't top of the line material but I didn't pay top of the line price either. ***Be careful when hammering because you can easily chip this material. I did that to one part and I just placed a clear piece of tape over it and I keep a basket in there so I wont ever notice it. Would defenitly recommend!

I was looking for something to act as a second linen closet (towels and sheets). I ordered this and put it together last night. Pros: Once put together, it is not bad looking (if you are keeping it in a closet out of view, should be fine), and seems moderately sturdy. Also, the dowels actually fit when you had to put pieces together, so that was a big positive. Assembly time- about an hour and 10 min. by yourself. Negatives: 1. Instructions (are easy to follow but woefully incomplete- you will essentially figure it out at as you go along- for example- make sure you put all assembly screws in the side of each divider and on the top and bottom shelf in order to ensure a moderate level of stability and sturdinesss. The pack comes with 18 Assembly screws. If you haven't used all of them, you must make sure you do. The instructions won't tell you this, but you will figure it out as you go along. 2. The material is cheap particle or flake board. Significant cracking on one of the shelves (did not appear to affect durability, but out of the box, this is pretty unacceptable- essentially, it was a broken product, but because box is so heavy, returning it is just a giant pain in the neck- who feels like dealing with that). 3. Dowels- Several of the dowels (which are used to connect the the sides of cubicles to divider, and to the cubicle shelves themselves were in poor condition- several broke- You should have 14 short dowels and 6 long ones. About 15-20% of them were warped or broken, so I had to mess around with them to make them workable. On the other hand they actually fit the holes in the shelves, so that was good. 4. The supplies and screws and dowels, etc.. were put in the box in a ripped bag, and thus the screws, etc. had all fallen out by the time I opened the box, and I had to spend too much time finding everything (All screws, etc., were there though). This is really unacceptable. Conclusion- Cheaply made product with mediocre instructions, too many warped or broken assembly pieces, but fairly easy to put together (its intuitive for the most part), but seems to be moderately durable (if put together right) and okay looking when put together, and fits quite a bit a stuff, and is good limited space and depth. Given the price point, I would say it's probably worth it. But only moderately worth it. It really should not come with any cracked shelves, or product or broken assembly items. This is a huge turnoff. So I think its functional, but with several cons that detract from what otherwise be a killer product.