This is a beautiful piece that we are using for storage in our living room.  The wood is gorgeous and the design fits with our antiques.  Be prepared to spend a good day putting this together, however.  My husband spent 5 hours assembling it.  The manufacturer took great pains to properly label the pieces and it was very easy to keep things organized.  In spite of a day spent putting this together, it adds a lot to the atmosphere of the room.