Overall design and size are quite nice. Two important things to consider: don't underestimate how dimensional, or rounded, this item is. When placed on a wall, the center portion comes out about 3.5 inches from the wall. I think this gives it more character, and affords the opportunity to place something underneath, such as a round, flat mirror that could add some more visual interest. The second thing is that the metal design in the very center of the item is VERY fragile. The metal in this portion is quite thin, and could easily be bent out of shape or broken. Also, the metal "wraps" that go around the joints in several places appear somewhat cheap. Having said all of that, the quality of the main metal design feels extremely sturdy and looks quite nice. I'm not sure I would have purchased this if I had seen it first in a store, but I do like it enough to keep it and expect it to be a nice wall decoration with plenty of visual interest.