Honestly, this bookcase was not as well made as I was hoping for. The white “paint” chips really easily when screwing in the screws, and the backing is three separate pieces that do not align perfectly so there are visible gaps in the back of the bookshelves (you can see in my photo). Once it’s all put together it looks nice, except for the gaps in the backing. I was SO careful while attaching the backing to get everything lined up just right and it was impossible to avoid the gaps. I think it makes it look really cheap. Overall it was pretty easy to assemble, took me just over an hour doing it by myself. I just wish the back piece was all one piece so that it would look smooth across the back and not show light through the gaps.