The look is exactly want I wanted.. I got it in white.. and it just sits under my TV with some plants and nicknacks. I don't really "use it" so I can't speak to the durability per se, but no regrets with this buy. If I was to critique the unit it would be about the holes for the chords in the back of the shelves.. I am not actually placing any electronics inside and would prefer if it came without them, or even if they popped out as needed as I feel they do draw the eye depending on wall colour.