The desk is MUCH warmer than what is pictured. I’m lucky that I put this in an empty room and that I’m designing everything around the desk. It’s very sturdy and well made. Love that it came with stickers that are the same wood texture to cover up screws and such. Assembly does take some time and patience, but nothing was difficult about it at all. You get what you pay for, and at this price you expect high quality. The desk certainly delivers!