I purchased this rustic shelf for the "potty room" of my daughter's master bathroom. She painted it a lovely neutral color with a moss green accent wall. We hug this shelf over the commode with pretty baskets and extra toilet paper. It was just the right size and feel for this little space. Wood looks like basic rustic stained hardware store lumber, metal braces have a post that sticks into the wood to hold the shelf. The shelf could be hung at a "slant" if desired for a more "artsy" look. We decided to hang it with the metal pieces straight.