We love the way the final product looks.  The only downside was it was a project to put it together.  This is a very heavy. sturdy piece.  As such, it took two of us to lift and hold pieces in place to assemble.  The technical writing on the directions could have been a little clearer....but all in all, after a couple of hours we had it together, and are very happy with the final outcome. Beautiful piece for the price.