This is a lightweight and large-sized item that establishes a theme for the room. It's obviously distressed to give it that aged look, but it's well done, and it works perfectly for us. We're hanging it above a set of twin beds whose headboards are against a sloping wall, so centered above the shared nightstand between them, it works much better than hanging two pictures over each headboard (which wouldn't work w the slope). So for our seaside home, this is a nice touch of decor in keeping with the seashore without being too heavy handed. Happy with the purchase.