Shipping was quick and table arrived earlier than expected. It had a strong paint smell when we first opened the box, but it went away very quickly. Instructions are clear and thorough. In  fact, these might be the most detailed furniture instructions I've ever seen. It was easy to put together and I was able to do it quickly with no help. Table looks EXACTLY like it does in the picture as far as colors and design goes. Wood grain looks the same too. It was a bit shorter than expected, but honestly, I didn't even measure that part when I chose this. Table is sturdy and feels like a good quality piece that will be around fro awhile. Super cute too!