Very nice, elegant looking, and sturdy piece of furniture. This one is a fairly difficult build compared to other furniture kits that I've put together. The instruction manual is really well written, and the entire item is extremely well engineered. I highly recommend reading through every build step to get a clear understanding of what to do before actually putting anything together. This bookcase is well worth the effort -- very reasonable price for a great-looking piece of furniture that I'm proud to have in my home office.