I bought this coffee table because it matched my new TV stand.  I love the color (a bit darker than it appears in the pictures).  It was fairly easy to assemble and I LOVE the lift top feature!  The only negative is the cheap looking laminate edging around the top edges.  I'm afraid after some wear and tear the laminate strips will start peeling off.  I wish there were thin strips of real wood finishing the top edges.  Overall, it looks great and has lots of storage.