Perfect for our empty entry way. We selected the Brown color and it is very close to the color in the photo. There is a very slight sheen on the surface because it is a laminate and not solid wood, but that did not bother us. We really like the way it looks in our entry way. One note on assembly: all of the parts (screws, etc) come in a long bag with sealed sections. When mounting the frame to the top piece, the appropriate packet contains two sizes of screws. They look very similar. They are both black and have the same top, but their lengths are different. You need to make sure you select the shorted or the two sizes. The longer ones will be used later in the assembly.