This entertainment center is constructed with material that many think is cheap. I disagree. Yes, it's made of MDF board with a veneer finish instead of solid wood. But, the appearance is very nice, and the cost (compared to solid wood) is reasonable. The surface cleans easily and retains the surface shine. Construction took time...but almost ALL furniture construction takes time. The only reason I gave it a four-star rating was because I had to adjust the L-shaped cabinet doors several times to equally distance the door edges around the cabinet opening. THAT was a challenge! Other than that, this is a beautiful piece of furniture that I would recommend.