Although the color was not what I thought it would be (thought it would be more dark brown but was called knotty oak) they ended up working well enough in the space.  It took some time for me to put them together but was pleasantly surprised that they were quite sturdy when fully assembled!  They were nice pieces to add some more storage and I won’t be heartbroken if my little ones color on them or scuff them with legos/trains/god knows what like I would be with an expensive purchase.  Really pleasantly impressed!