This was better than I thought it might be...very pleased with it.  I can understand that some say it is gray and others say brown.  ACtually I have discovered it can pick up those colors depending on the colors around it and the lighting...as I have moved it from a living room that have both gray walls and carpet, and then I moved it to an entry and it looked more brown with the hardwood floor
and golden walls.  It opens very smooth and has plenty of storage space.  It does have a funky smell inside, but a few fabric softener sheets fixed that in no time!  I wish it came in red for another space I could use it in!!!