I purchased this bench in espresso - It’s a nice rich brown tone to contrast with my cream color bedroom furniture. I’m in my mid fifties and was able to build it within an hour. I had no issue with the doors, other than i had to adjust magnet fastener just a smidgen (after installing it in an earlier step) so door would stay close. Requires just a regular Phillips screw driver and an Allen wrench (which is included). Instruction say - power tools not recommended. Overall happy with purchase. Not a fan of the pad color - mid beige, so simply will leave off. It’s perfect to keep all my bed decor pillows off floor at night.