This ladder is definitely not as pictured. It’s way more rustic, not polished and light wood as the picture appears. I found an almost identical one at Home Goods (pictured left) that I’d planned on returning because it was too rustic for me. It was half the cost! The Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse ladder (pictured right) is darker, the paint is splotchy and it’s not polished at all. Much more rustic that as described. I’ll be returning this ladder since it looks nothing like the picture. Edited to add it costs 34 to return this ladder. 34! That’s half of what I paid!