WOW! WOW! WOW! This was so much better than I could have ever imagined. The shelves are thick and look like real wood. This was sooooo easy to assemble. With the exception of when you get started and needing someone else to hold the brackets in place while you slide the shelves through and get the screws started, this is a one person job. Went very smooth. Very durable. All of the pieces are very well made. :)