Got this stand to add a little extra decor to my porch. I like the wooden material but it was a little difficult to build and took about 2 hours because the prefilled holes are a little shallow. I would recommend using an electric screwdriver for the first few steps. I also have a few taller plants and they can really only be accommodated on the taller shelves. Definitely a good purchase if you don't have a lot of space for plants but shelf if better for slightly shorter plants.