This coffee table is absolutely perfect. Everyone else's reviews really made my decision to purchase this table that much easier. It's so rustic looking and built beautifully strong and sturdy. Its a pretty faded brownish/grayish color that ties in perfectly with my neutral toned living room.  It's the definition of Shabby Elegance and priced right for the awesome quality it is.  Assembly took about an hour and having a power drill will make it a bit easier for you, but definitely not required.