I have to say,  its beautiful,  sturdy,  well designed to hold all of my kids books,  and we have A LOT of books!!! And best of all my kids love it!!! I definitely recommend it for a book loving family!!!  And its accessible to make it for my kids to take books and put them back as they please.. you wont regret the purchase!! And being by Kidcraft as an educator,  I know its durable!!!