I really like the shelf, however we have been unable to drive one of the wall screws completely into a stud so it sticks out a bit. This hasn't been a problem with hanging the shelf however and it feels very sturdy. I felt the directions were confusing at times and make sure you read them all thoroughly before starting to put the shelf together. Over all I like the product, it's very nice looking in our front entryway and appears very sturdy.