SONGMICS COZORY GLR450B11 5-Tier Steel Shelving Unit with Adjustable MDF Shelves

Adjustable shelf heights let this SONGMICS unit accommodate both tall boxes and smaller workshop supplies, so you can organise a changing mix of items without being tied to fixed levels.

The COZORY GLR450B11 is a freestanding, five-tier steel rack with MDF shelves, measuring 90 x 45 x 180 cm. It is intended for spaces such as a garage, workshop, shed or basement.

Its slot-in, boltless design avoids screws, and the unit can be separated into two low workbenches. Assembly is still required, and the supplied anti-tip kit is intended for attaching the rack to a wall.

Everyday use

The adjustable layout is the main practical advantage over a fixed-height shelving unit. You can leave more room for a tall box on one level and use closer spacing elsewhere for smaller items. In a workshop, for example, it could hold tool boxes alongside supplies that need to stay easy to reach, in a shed or basement, it offers vertical storage without requiring every shelf to have the same clearance.

Could the full-height format work less well when you need a lower surface? The option to split the rack into two low workbenches gives you another layout to consider, though the product details do not specify the dimensions or configuration of those separated sections. It makes sense if you want storage that can be rearranged as your needs change, rather than a unit with permanently fixed shelf spacing.

What you’ll notice day to day

The steel frame and reinforced crossbars support MDF boards, while protective foot pads are intended to help prevent floor scratches and reduce everyday noise. The rack is freestanding, but the supplied anti-tip kit should be used to secure it to the wall as directed. Keep the load distributed evenly, this matters particularly when storing a mix of bulky and smaller items.

There is an important point to settle before using it for heavy loads: the product information gives different capacity figures. It states a total maximum static capacity of 875 kg and up to 209.4 kg per tier, while the specification table lists a maximum weight capacity of 175 kg. Those figures do not agree, so do not use them as a clear loading limit, check the product’s current instructions or labelling before placing heavy items on the shelves.

Quick overview

• Name: SONGMICS COZORY GLR450B11
• Type: Five-tier shelving unit
• Dimensions: 90 x 45 x 180 cm
• Material: Steel and MDF
• Colour: Ink Black and Coffee Brown
• Features: Adjustable shelf heights, boltless slot-in design, can be split into two low workbenches
• What’s included: Storage rack and anti-tip kit
• Assembly: Required

Before you decide

Can the shelf heights be changed? Yes. The product details describe the levels as adjustable, allowing different spacing for taller or smaller items.

Does it need assembly? Yes. It uses a boltless, slot-in design, but assembly is still required.

Can it be used without fixing it to a wall? It is described as freestanding and includes an anti-tip kit, but the product notes advise attaching it to the wall with that kit. The available information does not provide a different safety recommendation.

Buying verdict

This is a practical choice for someone who needs tall, adaptable storage and values having the option to create two lower work surfaces. Compared with a simpler fixed-shelf rack, its adjustable levels and split configuration offer more ways to organise the space. You may want to skip it if your decision depends on a confirmed heavy-load rating: the listed capacity figures conflict, so that detail needs clarification first. For this type of use, the dimensions, adjustable shelves and wall-fixing advice are more useful decision points than relying on an unclear load claim.