Design is flawed. The shelf itself is very nice but the shelves are too deep to be attached to the wall flush as it is designed to do. So unless you lean the shelf (which causes the shelves to not be level), there will be a big gap between the wall and the peice that secures to the wall. We had to make a 34 thick shim in order for it to secure properly. And yes we put it together properly. Buyer beware.