Do yourself a favor and buy your own anchors - don’t use the ones they provide you with. Suggest shorter metal ones since drywall is not that thick. Also, these instructions are terrible. Not for the inexperienced furniture assembler. Have your dad or handy friend help.

The shelf itself is very pretty, simple, and sturdy. I see no reason why you couldn’t flip the shelf so the screws sit on top. I’m satisfied with my purchase.