This bookcase is beautiful and exactly the style that I was looking for! It took me FOREVER (at least 3 hours) to assemble. One of the holes didn't quite line up for the screw to go in on one of the shelves and that ate up a lot of my time trying to force it to fit. I finally decided that 2/3 screws would be enough and I'll remember not to put anything too heavy on that one shelf lol. I still have to mount it to the wall but other than that, it is good to go. I plan on using this as my little area for my doggies (for their pictures, food, treats, etc).