This is in our loft area with the kids. We use it for storage, books, and display. It was easy to assemble for the most part. A few pieces had small cracks but they didn't affect the integrity of the item, and they were out of view. The finish itself is more like a white with a light tan speckle. The shelves are easily adjust. My biggest thing with the shelves is the one piece in the middle that doesn't move since it's a Support piece. It makes the other shelves kind of awkward sizes. You can get two decent size shelves then you get two less than ideal ones. I do love that the center console holds so many board games it's unreal. The kids love having them all in one place. Price wise, I feel like you would spend just as much on something that's less quality.