I'm usually more of a traditional girl but wanted something more open, less heavy and more modern for our study. These fit the bill perfectly! I love how they are about 6' tall so they are not too short like many other shelving units. It was pretty easy to put them together and although the boards are not real wood they do not look cheap. I wouldn't say they look exactly like real wood but they definitely look nice. The most difficult part of putting it together was attaching the 2 pieces of the frame as they were a bit twisted so I needed my husband's help. Overall, I love these and would definitely recommend and buy again.