I purchased these adorable shelves and they have been a wonderful addition to my daughters bedroom. Originally, I bought them to specifically store books, but as my daughter has gotten older, weve discovered that these shelves are versatile enough to hold a variety of other items as well. Despite their shallow depth, the width of the shelves is sufficient for our needs. Due to my cement walls, I faced some challenges installing the shelves and had to enlist the help of a handyman. However, he used the provided hardware and the shelves are securely in place. I must say, these shelves are quite sturdy. The only downside is that they are made of wood and painted white, so in a few small areas, you can see where the wood absorbed the paint, resulting in an uneven coating. Nevertheless, once assembled and mounted, this minor flaw is hardly noticeable.