The bed looks as described, but there were two boarded with chips in them (despite being well packed) but not bad enough to warrant returning it.  The shelves in the back are not very deep, maybe six inches.  This gives enough space for a drink and small books,  but anything else hangs over the edge.  You can't beat it for the price (including a coupon I had) considering it's a daybed that provides a full and twin sized bed and looks good.