This bookshelf is really nice! Two people put it together in 30 minutes or so. It is helpful to have an extra set of hands. It is sturdy and can hold quite a bit. We will primarily use this for books and photos, so I think it will fit our needs perfectly. My only complaint is the the bolts needed for the crossing bars are too long. They stick out behind the shelf quite a bit. We tried to be careful not to scratch the wall when centering the unit, but we did it anyway.