Excellent style and functional.  The wood fades to grey within one year and that is when left outdoors in Colorado year  round.  Sun, rain, snow.  I painted the top surface white after the first year and it completely relates to the house that has the 2 inch white blinds.  Great price, nice quality and looks great.  I would have given 5 star but I think the wood is not as thick as I would need it to last many many years.  We are in an arid climate so best I bring them inside except for summer and fall.