Showing posts with label modern floating shelves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label modern floating shelves. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Madison Avenue Linen Tower

Elegant Home Fashions Madison Avenue Collection 5-Shelf Linen Tower, WhiteNice looking towel tower, but I specifically needed it to fit in a 61 1/2 inch space under a window. Specs say it's 60" tall, so I thought it would be perfect. The problem is that it is actually 63 inches tall, so I will have to cut off the legs. I also had some of the hardware break when installing it, AND some of the holes for the pins were not lined up with each other.

It's a perfect fit for the very small bathroom I have. I use it to stack towels and various toiletries. It looks like an expensive piece of furniture (not like that pressed wood you get in this price range). Easy enough for a 48 yr. old female with no carpenter skills to put together alone. I am very pleased with the tower.

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The product looks amazing online. It was exactly what we were looking for to complement the bathroom we just had remodeled. I knew it was going to be particle board, but I thought it would at least have some sort of quality. I was wrong. The package came with all the hardware, and from there it took a nose dive from bad to worse. Putting it together was a 2 person job, which is fine. But that was the only fine thing about the process. The little wooden dowels were weak and 2 broke while we were putting it together. Two corners peeled away to reveal the brown particle board underneath, when trying to secure it to the edges. We had to glue the corners back on and had to lean one shelf against the dowels instead of using them in each hole, because they were so flimsy. I wouldn't recommend this piece of furniture to anyone. I feel like i was ripped off by paying 120 bucks for this piece of junk. I could have gone to Lowe's, gotten 50 bucks worth of wood and built something myself that was stronger and better built than this piece of crap.

Don't waste your time. Look elsewhere for something else. Don't say I didn't warn you.

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I would never buy anything from this manufacturer again. I bought three items from the same collection and two of the three were so poorly made they could not be used and were defective in their construction, not even fitting together tightly. This item was the only one of the three that was usable but I would never purchase it again

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I am very satisfied with the unit overall and would have ranked it higher should it not have exhibited the inherent tendencies of furniture in this class, i.e. one of the hardware fasteners broke...and when tightening the fasteners there was once an issue with the veneer wanting to separate. But, having said that, for the price, the unit works very well for its intended application...that being some additional horizontal space in our bathroom. And for under $100 I would recommend for anybody looking for value and functionality who does not care about the China made aspect. Lastly, the amount of left over packaging was somewhat a drag, apparently they need a lot to protect the unit for the lengthy journey.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Nexxt Traxx Shelf with Frames Black, 32 by 8.25 by 2-Inch

Nexxt Traxx Shelf with Frames Black, 32 by 8.25 by 2-InchI love this idea for a shelf and picture frame all in one. From the photo it looks really nice. However... when I received mine the front part of the wooden shelf had very noticeable cracks in it. The one was really deep and wide. There was no way I could possibly fill the crack in and touch it up. I'm not even sure if it was real wood. I didn't handle it to much, cause I knew immediately I was going to send it back. I'm going to give it one more try. I am returning it and asking for a replacement. Hopefully the next one will be better! Certainly someone should have seen the damage before it was shipped out to me! I guess it was more poor workmanship!!!!

I finally got our family pictures done and wanted a nice frame. For $50 what I got was a cheap mass of materials. The frames have plastic instead of glass plates, Some of the screws are already striped so I can't tighten the pieces that hold the backing on. And some of the holes were drilled twice into the frame bumping the screws into the ledge area, leaving me perplexed on how to force the frame into the sliding shelf. The paint job is bad as well and I will have to touch it up in a few spots. With any luck it will look ok from afar, but I hope my friends and family don't look too close at this one.

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I loved the concept for this product but the quality is terrible. The wood is chipped and the craftsmanship is poor. The frames have thin, flimsy plastic in them; not glass. I tried putting it up in my house but every time I looked at it I was just displeased. I never return products that I order from Amazon.com but I would return this if I'd actually kept the original box. I might pay $10 for this product if I was looking for something cute and cheap, but certainly not $50. Absolute rip off and very disappointing.

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I was hesitant to buy this because it got such awful reviews. I looked and looked around online searching for something similar that would be a better build quality than I was reading that this product was. I couldn't find anything similar so I thought on it for a while. My husband and I decided if it does show up broken or chipped, we'll send it back. If it's minor damage, my husband repaired furniture for years and I'm sure he could fix it. I have no complaints for how it arrived. It is hanging on our wall quite nicely! There were no scratches, chips, paint damages, or indication of poor craftsmanship. The only complaint I have is the manufacturer picture is misleading. It shows cute little glass tealight holders on the ledge and there is just no way that's possible, even if you get the smallest glass you can find. I have uploaded 2 customer images from my shelf, and as you can see, a tealight candle alone BARELY fits. But that was not reason enough for us to return it. We love it.

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I reviewed all the other customer reviews before ordering this product, but thought it was perfect for what I wanted it for so I ordered it anyways. Now I regret ordering it. When I received it, my first impression was very poor quality. The paint was bubbled a bit, the picture frames had clear plastic (where the glass usually goes) which was wavy. My husband hung it for me and he had difficulties in getting it to be up to the wall and not hanging down a bit off the wall. Very poor quality-very cheaply made.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Winsome Halifax Cabinet for Closet/Office, 7 Drawers

Winsome Halifax Cabinet for Closet/Office, 7 Drawers, Antique WalnutThis ended up looking good, but:

-Instructions without words are the great equalizer: difficult to use no matter what language you speak; these were also marred by out-of-scale drawings, and not enough detail, as is the case with the drawer glides, which have many holes that can be used, and no clear picture of which ones should be used.

-it's a pain dealing with the foam bits all over everything (including myself, my house); can't flat-packers come up with some way of helping with this?

-some edges of some things were slightly damaged, and as mine was black, this really was obvious (will Sharpie them)

-the drawer bottoms are cardboard/fiber board, and were held together by many strips of masking tape, each of which pulled off some of the white coating of the board itself, so I had to pick the best side to face up in the drawer.

-the cams of the cam lock system didn't always work, because the bolt part didn't go in straight; was finally able to get these to work

-in many cases, the particle board pieces did not fully hang on to the screws used (as with the glides on the bottom of the drawer; would recommend using a manual screwdriver for the smaller bits (and I was using an electric screwdriver with the torque setting set down low)

On the plus side:

-metal drawer glides: work well, and should last much longer than plastic ones found in less expensive furniture

-nice design: the cutout drawer handles are a great idea, and work well

-solid and stable when assembled (I did not use the included casters)

I read the previous review so I was not disappointed. I have to be gentle with the drawers so that they do not fall apart with too much use (the face coming off) I was very careful not to over-turn but the bolt does still rotate over time and the drawer will come apart (hence I keep a screw driver in the top drawer) Also, putting on the back last didn't really work for me. I had to take it apart and put the back on before screwing on the top. It really helps to have two people for that task.

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It was not what I expected. Looks large in the picture but is much smaller. It is okay. Easy to assemble.

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This cabinet is well made and easy to put together. There are no written instructions, just pictures. Sturdy, well made. Looks more than you paid for. Bought this one for my printer and used the draws for organizing my paperwork. Buying another one for my sewing supplies.

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It looks quite nice and the drawers operate very smoothly. It is however, made of very cheap construction materials. The instructions warn not to overtighten, but that's a relative term. The particle board used for the drawer is so cheap and soft that even when I barely exerted any force on the locking nut, it still broke the board. I stripped several screws even when I was applying gentle torque and in once case a locking nut broke so I had to glue the drawer face in place. The material crumbles if you apply more that a very light torque to any screw or locking nut so be very gentle when assembling. It was exactly what I was lookig for functionally, but for the price, I would have expected better quality.

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Monday, February 24, 2014

Winsome Whitman Square Accent Table

Winsome Wood Whitman Coffee Table, Square Top, Cappuccino FinishI purchased this item twice and both times, the corners were damaged due to small packaging and flimsy protection foam. This is a very nice table once together if. Would purchase if i had a guarantee that it will not be damaged.

I ordered this item and it is a beautiful table but the packing is so poor that I've return this table twice due to damaged corners. Even the delivery guy agreed that the packing materials were not sufficient to keep this table from getting damaged. The company who manufactures this table needs to rethink the packing materials and the strength of the box. Save yourself the hassel and disappointment...find another table to buy.

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All of the comments below regarding the terrible packaging are accurate: I received the table with multiple scratches and dents.

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The color is very nice deep cappuccino, just as pictured. Seems well made and sturdy. It was very easy to assemble.

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The table was pretty and I was really excited to set it up. However, the corners on both the end table and the coffee table were crushed in. :( Thank goodness for the online returns center so I can just get a replacement. However, I am really dissappointed that the tables came damaged. If you are in a hurry and want to get this in one order, beware!!

I'll let you know how the replacements are.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Rev-A-Shelf RAS-ML-HDCR Heavy Duty Mixer Lift - Wire-Chrome

Rev-A-Shelf RAS-ML-HDCR Heavy Duty Mixer Lift - Wire-ChromeThis shelf hides the huge stand mixer that I love, but do not love sitting on my countertop. With the pull of two levers, it lifts very, very easily and smoothly up to countertop height and locks with a audible clank so that you know it is secure. Pull the two levers again and it lowers into your cabinet in a very controlled fashion.

It loses a star because the setup was very difficult for my husband and the carpenter working on our kitchen remodel. It took them three hours to figure out how to install this. Of course it was almost midnight when they started so being a bit exhausted may have contributed to their difficulties.

The mechanism requires a bit of cabinetry space. We mounted the hardware onto a store bought cutting board (you must supply your own shelf-this kit is only the mechanism) and had to trim it to approx. 15" for an 18" door opening. So both sides need about 1.5" of clearance for the hardware. This was installed in a base cabinet without a drawer. I don't know if it would work on a cabinet that had a drawer at the top. We put a sliding shelf under it and there should be just enough height to stack a couple of mixing bowls. I would look very carefully at your measurements first.

I'm extremely pleased with this very heavy-duty, smoothly operating mechanism. The assembly was problematic and it does eat a bit of cabintry space. But of course you recoup countertop space so it depends which is more valuable in your household.

This is a good product, and makes it possible to get those big mixers and food processors off the counter. The appliance lift is a rather big mechanism, but it works smoothly without the need for superior strength. It will, however, take up more room than you think. We were worried that it might be wobbily, especially when holding a heavy mixer. But it seems to be remarkably stable and does not move from side to side when using. It has worked for us.

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Lift is sturdy enough but allows quite a bit of side to side movement. This is not a limiting factor just an annoyance. In my opinion it is somewhat over priced.

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This product is a very heavy duty mixer shelf. My husband actually installed it in a cabinet that had a drawer over the door. If you are going to do this, make sure you measure carefully as the mixer shelf will take up the entire lower cabinet--from top to bottom. You need to allow room for the height of the mixer and for the fact that the mechanism swings all the way to the bottom of the cabinet. If you install in a cabinet with a drawer over it, please consider that the shelf for the mixer will not come up to the height of the counter top, but it will be approximately 4-5 inches below the counter top. I have a large 6-quart Kitchen Aid mixer which is quite tall and I am only 5'1" tall, so it works perfectly for me. It is actually at a more workable level for me than when it was sitting on the counter top. We found that installing it with this set up meant that the mixer would have to sit parallel to the counter due to the height restriction of having a drawer over the cabinet. The instructions were excellent and my husband said they were easy to follow. It does take a long time to install because you'll need to do a lot of precise measuring. My cabinets are white and we used a 3/4" thick x 15 3/4" deep piece of white prefinished shelving from Home Depot and my husband cut it approximately 20 1/2" long and left the 15 3/4" side uncut. The shelving works great because it is the recommended 3/4" thick and is finished on three sides. He placed a 2" high piece on the 15 3/4" backside as a 'backsplash' so that I can store attachments there and they won't slip off the shelf and end up in the back of the cabinet. The delivery was so quick we couldn't believe it. This device will be a God-send for me and I look forward to never again having to lift that heavy mixer from my cabinet.

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I purchased this device to lift a Kitchen Aid 6 qt mixer and a juicer. The cabinet is 20 inches wide and 23 inches deep. I ended up with a shelf for the mixer that was 15 1/2 in. wide by 21 in. deep. This was more than the instructions would have given me. I did several things to maximize the storage space.

First, I attached a board to the side of my workbench to simulate the side of the cabinet. I used masking tape to sketch the depth of the slab overhang, the slab thickness and the cabinet top thickness. I mounted one of the side mechanisms to the workbench board and kept adjusting its location so the shelf would provide internal clearance as well as come out and be just a little above parallel with the countertop when extended. The top surface of my workbench simulated the top of my countertop slab. This took a little trial and error, but it certainly was easier than trying to do this inside the cabinet. When satisfied, I made a carboard template of where the side mounting plate was located in relation the cabinet front and top. Then it was simply a matter of attaching the template to the cabinet and drilling some holes.

Some things to keep in mind:

1. My cabinet door hinges interfered with mechanism, so I had to add an additional 3/4' block to that side. I also removed the soft-closing device from one of the hinges and remounted it out of the way. This regained 1/2" more shelf width.

2. When I had the two side mechanisms on my workbench I should have adjusted the spring attachment bolt to the highest range. It is much easier to do this before you install the mechanism in the cabinet!!!

3. Keep in mind that the mechanism, when retracting, is at it lowest point as it enters the cabinet, then rises slightly when finally stowed. This could interfere with anything stowed below it. In my case, about 2/3 of the vertical interior cabinet space was used by this device.

Finally, let me say that this is one rugged and well made mechanism. I'm sure I could put at least 60 lbs on it and have it rotate out to cabinet height with little assistance. Just do what you can to understand its motion before you try to install it.

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Friday, November 29, 2013

Purple / White Finish Wood Foldable 4 Tier Corner Shelves Bookcase Plant Stand

Purple / White Finish Wood Foldable 4 Tier Corner Shelves Bookcase Plant StandI bought the (2) corner units and the bookcase. First

it is purple and white, no assembly, and it worked

out great for all the items I put on it. The units

were a perfect solution for my problem

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Collapsible Clothing Rack-Commercial Grade

Collapsible Clothing Rack-Commercial GradeIf you are a first time buyer or someone like me, who watched their clothing rack slowly lean and then fall over right in front of my eyes, this is the last stop for you. This is the real deal. I didn't know it was the real thing just by looking at the picture or by almost all of the great reviews on it. It seemed like it was well made. In the product description it says, "It's the same classic, salesperson's garment rack that has been used with confidence by professional salespeople for decades". I thought it's to bad I never paid any attention to garment racks before because if I had I'd know what they were talking about.

I went ahead and bought one. They don't cost much. It gets delivered to me and I'm thinking I'll have to read some assembly instructions written by someone who speaks english as a distant language. As I pull the rack out of the box I realize I won't be needing any assembly instructions because it's already assembled! (well almost, except for the top part you hang your clothes on). So it took me about two minutes to swing the left and right upright bars into place and then grab the top part and push it down into the position I want it in and then 'Snapped' it in place.

As you look at it you realize this is made out of steel. All the steel is joined together by perfect welds and anything that isn't welded is securely fastened by heavy duty nuts and bolts, i.e. the 4" ball bearing casters. Be aware that there are four plastic (heavy duty) parts. They are placed over the steel tubing that slightly protrudes past each 4" ball bearing caster so that when you move the rack (with ease) and accidentally bump into something the small white plastic "bumper" will tap it instead of 1" O.D. chrome steel tubing. When you look at this rack you realize you have no buyers remorse. It looks and feels like it's going to last for a hundred years. Before putting any clothes on it you have a sense that this rack is not going to lean or fall over during those hundred years. You can even pull out the left and right top tubing about a foot more on each side for that extra room that I know I need. I've had this thing loaded with clothes for over a year and it's as solid and versatile as the day I took it out of the box and realized I didn't have to put something together for once.

Do I like the clothing rack?, I think so. Do I recommend this clothing rack to people who don't know anything about clothing racks but hope they make the right decision the first time or the people who have experienced, as I have, the ahhh and no mystery of plastic and metal clothing racks crumbling before their very eyes, YES!!!

If you are looking for a heavy duty garment rack, this is it. I purchased the first one to free up closet space and I just had to get a second one for guests. I hosted a party and did not have to worry about the rack falling apart or tilting to one side. Easy access for everyone coming and going. When not in use it folds away nicely.

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This is truly one of the best things we ever bought and absolutely lives up to the other reviews. We are in the midst of a renovation and are currently using it as our hall closet. It also came into service during a recent garage sale where we literally loaded it down with a closet full of clothes and this thing was every bit as strong as advertised. To make it even better...it folds wonderfully flat so we know that when we no longer need it, it will be easy to store. Buy one today!!

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I'm putting this on my wish list. I want more of these. A LOT more, and if I got them as a gift they would be the PERFECT gift. I could use FIVE more...hint hint hint

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this rack. I keep thinking of uses for them if I only had MORE. I could use a few next to the dryer, a few in the attic, and even one next to our door for guests to hang (or US to hang) our coats on. The possibilities are endless.

I had it out of the box and was using it in five minutes.

Whoever couldn't find the instructions, they are in the packing slip on the OUTSIDE of the box. They are VERY easy to follow, and I attached the top rack with no difficulty at all (I just attached one end to a support pole and pulled on the other end to hold it still and extend the poles from each other to attach the top rod. SIMPLE and easy!)

I also ordered the regular rack that doesn't fold down. I love it too, but this is nice because you can tuck it away when not in use.

I want more MANY MORE!!!!

I'd give it ten stars, two thumbs up and an A+ if those options were available.

Yeah, when my box arrived it wasn't in the BEST shape, but this thing is SOLIDLY built.

It could arrive with NO BOX and still be in tip top shape. If the delivery system can't destroy it, NOTHING will. BUY THIS RACK, you will not be disappointed. :) :) :)

UPDATE!!!!********FEB 2,2013 ************************* OVER FIVE YEARS LATER!!!!

GREAT NEWS

this garment rack has survived a move of 1000 miles, 1 year of storage in a NON climate controlled storage unit is SUNNY/HOT/HUMID FLORIDA.

This rack is STILL GOING STRONG, I have cloths hung on it SO TIGHT I'll bet it is holding 100 pounds of clothing. IT IS A WORK HORSE. It has been banged around in the back of a pickup, and has helped hold clothes out doors for yard sales events. STILL WORKS AND LOOKS GREAT, I could not be more pleased!!!!

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Based on the excellent reviews, I wasn't expecting any problems from this collapsible clothing rack. However, when it arrived I found that the box did not contain assembly instructions or any information about the product whatsoever. This wouldn't normally be a big deal since the item is pretty much two big pieces BUT the box also included two hook-like metal parts and two small metal circles which I can't for the life of me figure out what to do with. Am I supposed to secure the wheels or the rack with these parts? Are they extra? Why is there no information?

Additionally, after I had assembled the rack and added my 200+ lbs of clothes, I found that one of the wheels was being obstructed by a screw below it, which was preventing it from rolling smoothly. I then had to remove the 200+ lbs, disassemble the rack, and play around with the screws for a good 30 minutes before it would even roll over my carpet. It's not 100% smooth but at least it's more mobile than it was. Thankfully the rack appears strong and sturdy otherwise it would be going back to its seller.

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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Dark Espresso Brown Leaning Bookcase Bookshelf

Dark Espresso Brown Leaning Bookcase BookshelfThis is a great leaning bookcase that I bought for my sister. She put it together in under 45 minutes and it looks great in her living room. The one problem is that if there is a chair-rail or any obstuction on the wall, the shelves might hit at that spot creating a small instability. It isn't that bad though, she still has full bottles of exotic wine placed on the middle shelves.

I ordered this bookshelf after a friend had ordered a similar brand, and hers handled all of her medical textbooks. Hers must have been of a better quality, for during assembly I had problems with the metal pieces breaking. I do not think I was forceful during assembly. Upon contacting the company, they agreed to send replacement parts and never sent them. In the mean time, I have had 2 of my shelves crack where the screws enter, and they now tilt. These are not even the shelves with textbooks, but just paperback novels. If the shelving was of better quality, it would be a beautiful addition to the room. I would not recommend this brand if you have anything other than light items (picture frames, stuffed animals, etc) because they seem to be made of cheap materials.

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I read a few reviews before I purchased this item and it seemed to me that several people purchased this shelf for heavy books and such. I realized that is not what the picture shows and that's truly not what I wanted it for. I wanted it as a decoration and that's exactly what it does for me. A few pictures, couple of decorative books and flowers -because that's what it is for! All my friends and family love it! If you want to accent a room, this is definitely what you wanna buy! So easy to assemble, too. :)

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We received this item very quickly. We actually put it in our child's room. We have been trying for years to get something in his room that helped with space and this is the perfect addition. Great Space Saver. The item is also easy to assemble.

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I had seen similar bookcases that were much more expensive. I bought two for my kitchen/dining room to hold cookbooks. A little tricky to assemble for my less than handy husband and myself but we got it together. It is heavier than I thought it would be and we have gotten many compliments.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Medium Size Paris Style Chrome Hotel Towel Rack Shelf with Hooks

Medium Size Paris Style Chrome Hotel Towel Rack Shelf with HooksVery pleased with this Paris Style Towel Rack. Did not want your standard towel bar and this was exactly what I was looking for. I have ordered many times from Amazon and have not been disappointed.

This rack was exactly what it looked like on line. It is well built and has been very functional in our small bathroom.

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This lives up to previous writeups. I mounted it at the end of our walk-in shower. The hang-up hooks are very convenient and work perfectly. The build is solid and mounted sturdily, with one set of screws going into a stud and the others via molly bolt. Everything we were hoping for it's both functionally really nice and very attractive as well.

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Was looking for a rack with hooks not a towel rod. This is just the thing. It's well made and attractive, goes great with the total look we were going for in the bathroom renovation that we did. Very nice product.

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It looks great in our master bathroom! and it is a more affordable version of another one I saw in magazines. Thank goodness I found this one!!! Great quality too!