This is a great table for the price. One thing to keep in mind is that when you stain this table sometimes the stain won't take on certain areas so they are a little lighter. It's the type of wood the table is made out of and there isn't anything you can really do about it. My table looks great event with the few lighter spots. It makes for a more rustic stain look. I love the table though! I couldn't have got something this great for the same price anywhere else. Also, it was really easy to put together.