I really like this shelf. It’s the perfect size for my apartment and the color is as pictured. When putting this together you WILL NEED A DRILL as there are no holes other than where the wood pegs go into. The wood also has a smell for a bit after unboxing but I’m sure it’ll go away over time. Over all, this shelf wasn’t too bad to put together and does feel sturdy. Just be advised you will need to measure and drill holes where needed. ￼