Purchased this in white and it is a real white, something that is hard to tell online.  It was not difficult to put together.  I only gave it four stars because it is just a notch below the best quality, but it looks good and I didn't pay much for it.  Right now I am using it as a bedside table in my Master bedroom until I can find a table that I want.  Actually, it looks pretty cute there.  Kind of adds to the cottage look.  Later, I plan to put it on my screen porch.