Beautiful!  This piece makes the room!  Everyone who sees it asks where I found it.  It was easy to put together, although a bit heavy, so you might need a friend's help.  It has a slight weathered effect on the wood shelves that adds to it's casual feel.  I don't like stuffy, dark furniture or enclosed bookcases, but needed something to display all of my books and various bookshelf items in the living room.  This unit is the perfect piece.  It's also not too deep, so it fits along a wall without being intrusive.  Love it!