The cabinet looks like the photo (if slightly darker) and is very handsome and sturdy. I needed a narrow cabinet for a problem spot in the dining room to store cloth napkins, placemats, and tablecloths. I am using it for that, but with only one shelf inside (that is 7 1/2 inches deep), I have to stack the items up higher that ideal. The assembly is pretty easy and fast (although you need another person to hold up the unit as you lock in each side). Be prepared with a vacuum cleaner because the Styrofoam the sections are packed in break easily into tiny bits that cling to everything and go everywhere). The cabinet is great but make sure it will fit the use you have planned for it.