this thing is awesome. it looks mega chic in grey, and i love the shelves for all my chotchkies and a few books. I have framed pics along the top, and i can even just tuck my laptop and glasses away on a shelf when im done for the night WITHOUT GETTING OUT OF BED. This alone makes it a good purchase. Also, it's pretty easy to assemble. My friend and I (early twenties women with no furniture building experience) did it in about an hour.