I purchased two shelves to display books in my son's room and it turned out to be an inexpensive upgrade that looks fantastic. I did have to measure well, however, because of the way the screws need to line up perfectly with the keyhole openings in the back. They do feel nice and sturdy on the wall to me. The color is a true espresso--very dark. You may want to cover the shelf with maybe Saran Wrap while aligning with the anchors screws, as sliding it along the wall made for some transfer of brown finish on my wall. Overall, very pleased with these picture ledges.