First, let me say that this desk is really pretty. It’s the perfect blend of rustic and modern, and I’m excited to start using it at work. The color is a gray wash, and it has some lighter lines in it that give it that rustic feel. The drawers don’t slide great, but that won’t keep me from using it. I’m just hoping they hold up. The main reason for 4 stars is that putting it together was VERY difficult. My husband, who is extremely handy and is the person who everyone calls to put things together, had a hard time at certain points. It took him 2 hours and 40 minutes total time. The directions were poorly written, and he said the only reason he knew exactly what to do was because he was used to putting together furniture. The last drawer took him almost an hour on its own because he had to make adjustments to where holes lined up and the drawer attached to the track. All of that said, the desk is finally together, and it’s gorgeous.