I am really pleased with this console table.  The finish is the perfect compliment for the beachy cottage vibe I'm going for in my living room.  The color is white wash over wood so it's more cream/beige than white.  The finish is strongly distressed; almost has a driftwood effect so if you are not looking for something that is definitely distressed this may not be for you.  The table itself is terrific, but I had to drop one star because of the packaging.  There must have been 20 lbs. of styrofoam surrounding my table.  I thank the Lord that I have hardwood floors and not carpet because I filled my vacuum three times with little styrofoam balls.  I filled my trash can and both neighbors on either side of me (they were kind enough to let me) with busted up styrofoam.  Surely in this day and age this company can find an alternative, I feel like my one table's packaging caused a year of ozone depletion.   But the console is great.