We are loving this pergola! It arrived in just a few days, perfectly packaged and in great condition. Assembly instructions were a little confusing, but we had it completed and in place in a couple of hours. We purchased it specifically to provide some shade over a small patio in our front yard, so I was concerned about how it would look in that location. The votes are now in - the neighbors like it and we get lots of compliments from passers by. We now have a cozy outdoor spot for morning coffee or evening wine. NOTE The description says it has a black powder coated finish. Actually it is a dark bronze color, and it scratched easily during assembly, which is generally not the case with powder coating. That is why I deducted one star.