Works really well with my bohemian farmhouse style. I needed something that could serve as an end table next to my sofa that would also fit over my dog's crate. 

The top is very matte - no sheen to it. I imagine you could easily use a clear coat varnish that would look very nice. It's fairly easy to put together but probably best if you have an extra set of hands. The top doesn't have any predrilled holes for securing the leg rails. Not a big deal (pine is easy to screw into); but it means you have to very precisely place the assembled leg/rails and then hold it nice and firm so it doesn't shift when you start to screw into the top. Again - would be a piece of cake if you have two people. I might paint over the bolt ends at some point (and it came with a little pouch of touch up paint). Overall, I'm very pleased with the look and quality of this table.