The starter kit was the best route for me to go. It came with all of the pieces I needed. I only had to add one additional shelf kit to complete the projects I had for my home. The beauty of these in my opinion is that they can be used in so many different ways and always maintain their classy form and function. They are great for increasing the resale value of a home over the standard wire closet shelves most people have and this system was super affordable for what it came with. I was able to put all of this together in one day, by myself. Directions were very easy to read, all parts were accounted for, nothing was damaged, packaging was in great condition. Couldn’t have asked for a better product.