Exactly what I expected from the photos--a beautiful, solid coffee table, one you can put your feet up on if you desire. The top is a brown/gray ash wood that goes perfectly with a taupe armchair. The base is a casual, white-washed, farm-house style, very sturdy. Plenty of space on both the top surface and lower shelf to store many items. I've had it for over a week, and I love it more every day!