I like the stud pattern on the front. Looks pretty good. Scrounging materials is the cheapest way to go! I am a bit behind on mine, as I still have to cut the wood out. It's finals week at school, and I have been dorking out with my video games lately (I own many); I've been wrapped up in more idle puruits. Hopefully, I can get down to my folks' place Thursday to do some work on it.