This was perfect for my living room in a 100-year-old home with very traditional colors. It is light and airy and lifts the otherwise dark and heavy crown molding and baseboard. The etagere is elegant and sturdy, though I still want to attach it to the wall. The tempered glass feels strong enough to handle the weight of books and decorations. I only got the center piece, and worried about it looking "naked" without the two narrower shelves on either side of it, but it looks wonderful. Other reviewers complained about color. Maybe because my expectations were set accordingly from reading their reviews, but I didn't find the color to be disappointing. It's a brushed brass/gold, which fits well into the decor of my home, and doesn't look cheap all glittering gold.