We were redecorating a large room that already had 2 wooden bookcases - the standard tall rectangular shape that you would see in a library. They were boring so I decided to try this bookcase. I ordered it in cappuccino color and it looks fantastic! I put the hardcover books in the smaller squares, all the paperback books in the wider rectangular openings, filled in the smaller openings that have a back with books laid on their sides and then have nick nacks in the open spaces. It is so much nicer and eye catching than a standard boring bookcase. We have gotten many compliments on it. We ordered a 3-tier and a 4-tier one for each side of a large room. Assembly wasn't bad. We did anchor the bookcases to the wall to prevent any injuries. You will not be disappointed with this bookcase.