The quality of this is better than expected. In the picture, it looks more natural and wood-toned, but mine has a greyish blue tint. It actually works really well with my color scheme, so the small difference was fine. There was an almost earthy smell to it for a few days, almost like potting soil. I put it directly above my bed, so I could smell it while I was sleeping. The smell might not be noticeable if you arent right next to it.