I bought this shelf for my office as I needed something tall that could fit a lot of stuff but not seem overwhelming in the room and this works well. Plus it is very attractive. I could see using it in multiple areas of my home. My friend who helped me move it into the space after I built it asked if I'd be offended if she bought the same one. It is easy to put together and can be done by one person. But is large so difficult to move alone. Be careful when hammering in the nails as the wood will split. But overall worth what I paid ($255).