I got exactly what I expected with this bookcase. It's the right color of wood, looks the same as it did online, and is sturdy enough to hold everything I wanted to put on it. Assembly was relatively straightforward, though the instructions could be clearer. I put it together in less than an hour myself. The manufacturer recommends mounting it to the wall to prevent tipping, but personally I don't think this is necessary, even though my floor is carpeted. I pushed the bookcase right up against the wall and it seems sturdy enough to hold itself upright. The pictures show a comparison of the color to my walnut bed frame, also a Wayfair purchase. All in all, very much worth the money.