This Buffet is so perfect for my dining room and the red was just right for me. It is not a bright red. Construction was fairly simple, however it requires two people and takes almost two hours. Only issue with instructions is that it can be vague as to what end you are working with on some pieces so we had to rearrange parts at times. One screw was damaged, however we made due without it. I am in love with this pieced, good quality for the price.