This dining set is exactly what I needed for the space. I think the stain is a tad bit darker but it might be the lighting in my dining room. Instructions were easy to follow, all of the pre-drilled holes were well aligned. It took two people about 3.5 hours to assemble, and the set is just very solid and stable. The only thing I would add is that yes a little wrench and allen key was included, and the instructions say you will need screwdriver, but you really need a power drill to make everything go quickly, otherwise we would have been there all day tightening things.