mDesign Freestanding Stackable Countertop Toiletries Reviews Summary

mDesign Freestanding Stackable Countertop Toiletries Review: Pros & Cons

Description: mDesign Plastic/Steel Corner Stackable Rack, Storage Organizer Shelf for Bathroom, Vanity, Countertop, Sink, Cabinet, Holds Makeup, Shower Accessories, Ligne Collection - 2 Pack - Stone Gray

Avg. Price: $20.99

Rating: 4.7
based on 166 reviews.

Assembly & Setup

Pros:

  • "Nothing to put together. You just flip the legs out and stack it. Very easy."
  • "Setting it up was the easiest thing in the world, the legs pop out like they WANT to be in the steady position."
  • "Just fold out the legs and its ready."
  • "Absolutely no assembly!"
  • "You just unbed the legs and stack it up and your done."
  • "I love the storage capacity and the simplicity of the assembly...there was none! Just fold down the legs and you're ready to go!"
  • "They are super easy to use, no assembly required, they stack, and had color choices."

Cons:

  • "One did come cracked and it's hard to figure out how to get a replacement since they came in a set."
  • "I thought the product was wonderful…..UNTIL….I opened the package and one set of the legs were missing."
  • "The first package was lost or at least I did not receive it. A second set was delivered. I love them!"
  • "Product was ok but too big. The issue was for some reason I have to wait 3 weeks for the credit and Amazon could did not explain why."

Design & Appearance

Pros:

  • "The hint of color make the shelves seem more part of the design and less of an afterthought."
  • "Very resistant and cute."
  • "Love this! Blends in with my bathroom colors and is attractive."
  • "This looks so classy, immediate uplift to my bathroom. it's very sturdy and holds a lot."
  • "The transparent shelves will go with any decor."
  • "It adds an elegant and classy look to a small space that is highly-used."
  • "It looks so good on my counter the brown is perfect."

Cons:

  • "Doesn’t look high end but doesn’t look like a bargain item either."
  • "Looks very nice but they are not as sturdy as I would have liked them to be."

Sturdiness & Stability

Pros:

  • "It’s very stable."
  • "They are very sturdy when stacked."
  • "I have them stacked and so far are very sturdy with a bottle a mouth wash on top and a thing of hand soap."
  • "It was sturdy."
  • "Sturdy enough that it doesn't collapse and they also aren't able to knock it over."
  • "The metal legs are firmly attached and the shelf pieces are made to withstand use."
  • "Another benefit of the triangle shape - incredibly stable with no wobble, even if the legs might sit a little unevenly in grout lines on my ceramic tiled bathroom counter."

Cons:

  • "It's not sturdy. With the slightest movement, lighter things like deodorant fall all over the place."
  • "Not super sturdy."
  • "I wish it was just a bit sturdier- especially on the second level because when I put things on top it keeps wiggling like it's about to fall down."
  • "They aren’t super sturdy so I wouldn’t use them in a bathroom where children will need to get things off the shelves."
  • "These do have a slight wobble to them but as long as you aren't rough with placing the items you shouldn't have to worry about it falling over."
  • "Slightly wobbly, there is a small space for the legs to rest in when they are stacked."
  • "I really like the storage this unit gives me and the tidiness, but it is a just a bit wobbly."

Functionality & Utility

Pros:

  • "These fit perfectly between the sink base and the wall."
  • "I needed a specific size for my tiny bathroom area and these fit perfectly."
  • "These shelves dramatically increased my counter space in my tiny bathroom."
  • "They worked perfect for organizing under my sink and my spice rack."
  • "Saves a ton of space."
  • "Works great to expand storage on your bathroom sink."
  • "This shelf is a great way to organize my hair and hygiene products in the corner of my vanity."

Cons:

  • "So cannot even use if for what I wanted under it as well."
  • "The bottom rack will only fit smaller bottles or items."
  • "These shelves barely hold much and are not tall enough to fit bottles under."
  • "The height is pretty low so most things can't be stored upright."
  • "Buyer need to make sure that their bathroom counter can accommodate the item. My sink area was not wide enough; had to return."
  • "Got to go on my small bathroom sink with no space and the stands where way too big and will only fit in my kitchen counters take measurements before u buy."
  • "I thought it would make my already small countertop look even more 'cluttered'."

Quality & Durability

Pros:

  • "They’re surprisingly sturdy for something so cheap, and the plastic is very durable."
  • "When I opened the package, I was honestly shocked by the quality and sturdiness."
  • "I’ve been using a bamboo basket hung on the wall which has lasted over 20 years."

Cons:

  • "However, I noticed today the metal is starting to corrode :/"
  • "It initially seemed a little flimsy."
  • "I’ll probably decide to replace this item within a year or two because I’m using it in my bathroom, and it’ll get stained with water and covered with other non-removable residues."

Value & Satisfaction

Pros:

  • "Overall, satisfied."
  • "Very satisfied with the purchase."
  • "A successful online purchase."
  • "My expectations were low when I saw how they were made, but I was happily impressed how well they held up."
  • "Over all I'm happy with it, would recommend."
  • "I’m very happy with the bronze color. Looks good in my bathroom."
  • "I absolutely love the look of it with all my products."

Cons:

  • "Really not happy with the price I paid."
  • "This unit, shown stacked as two shelves, works fine, for what it is. It is not meant to store 10lbs which many fret about. What is deceptive, and the seller know what they are doing, is that the the 2-pack price selection clearly shows 2, 2-shelf units, totaling 4 stackable shelves."
  • "Just have no idea what I am going to use it for."

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