Given the low price, I was concerned with the quality of the build and materials. I was kindly surprised! Nice sturdy wood pieces (not cheap particle board). The build is efficient and strong. No creaking, no loose fixtures. Assembly was not exactly easy, but not as hard as some of the IKEA pieces I've tried to put together in my college days. I ended up changing the color to match my wardrobe with an Annie Sloan Stain, but the witw is beautiful and the molding very well crafted. With an 9 ft ceiling it's perfect, but even with the standard 8ft ceiling of most homes- it would still look great!