These shelves perfectly fit into the nook between my tv and the corner. I love the color combination, and the simple modern lines. While a lot of decorative shelves are too narrow for books or plants, these shelves are not. I can put a medium sized potted plant on the shelves without worrying about the plant falling. Last, since the shelves affix to the wall I do not have to worry about my dogs (a 90lb pyr and a 70lb mutt) knocking the whole thing over.