I wasn't sure from the info on the site if this was available in white or unfinished.    I asked a question to customer service and after about a month got a reply that it is bright white.   In fact it is not, it is unfinished, as another reviewer noted.   I figured that and plan to paint, but if you don't want to spend the money for it and paint on top, this may not be for you.  On the other hand it is well made, sturdy, and adds a really nice touch.