I LOOOOVE the color of the wood! It really lightens up our living room. I am looking forward to finding other furniture that complements it. The only down-side is how low the television sits now. It's actually a lower line of sight than our couches. I didn't think about that when I ordered it. My 11-month-old is having a ball since he can reach the tv now. lol. So, we will have to make some height adjustments. But, I definitely recommend it.