Attractive and functional.  The plastic portion is a little cheap, and is rather fragile when you change batteries.  But I am happy with this purchase and use it every day in the kitchen--to hide the trash in an attractive way.  It goes well with my stainless steel appliances and stainless steel sink and stainless steel subway tiles.  Also, it's easy to clean and doesn't show a lot of prints like some other metal accessories in the kitchen.