white shelving frame and shelf edges are matte white melamine continuous and unbroken no contrasting edge trim wood accent panels are light natural birch ash wood tone pale honey blonde with visible natural wood grain texture and authentic pore detail matte finish all wood panels including the second module from the left are flush recessed back panels set inside the white frame at the same depth throughout none of them are closed doors or drawers that protrude forward lighting is soft even natural daylight only coming through room windows no artificial spotlights no recessed ceiling lights no downlights anywhere in the shelving or the surrounding room ceiling