I thought this bench looked gray and wanted it for my entry. When it arrived it was expresso. If I had read the reviews better I would have known that. I considered sending it back but for the price I thought it was a good buy, and had another spot I thought it would work in. It is just as challenging to put together as others had stated. To be honest, my husband who is a contractor, just started putting it together without looking at the directions.( sound familiar?)I was sure it would be a disaster. He really only had one or two missteps before completing it. It really looks pretty good but the handles for the drawers were cheap plastic. I went and bought some better quality ones and it really improved the look.