We needed a decent sized bookshelf for our 10 year old daughter's room. We wanted something simple, but feminine that she could grow with and matched her current white furniture. This fit the bill. It is made out of formica, not real wood, but we were okay with this. Our daughter loves the cute scroll design and that she can adjust the shelves to fit her books and girly frames. My husband did note that it was a little difficult to put together, and this says a lot because he used to put furniture together at his first job in a furniture store. I wish the price was a little less, but overall, a good buy.