I ordered this bookshelf to replace two smaller units, and the white fits my decor better, too. With the "help" of my 8-year old twin grandsons we put it together in about 90 minutes. It seems quite sturdy and the additional shelf space allowed for more organized placement of books. I'm glad it has three fixed shelves and two moveable ones. The middle fixed shelf seems to lend more stability. I was pleased to see that the packaging provided lots of protection so it was not damaged in transit - especially since it is quite heavy and could have been ruined.