I selected this book case because it matched the decor if my living room. Once assembled , it looks really good. Another reason for me to choose this was because it didn't look like a block. The space I had in my living room in the particular spot that I had designated for it was shorter in width than the width of the book case...but because it kind of has a zig zag edge... And a see through look ...it seems to fit in well. It has served my purpose. The only reason why I have given it 4 stars and not 5 is because it is not so strong and stable and I don't know how it would react if too much weight was placed in it. It looks smart and would indeed serve it's purpose for some decorative objects that could be placed on it.