Love the finish! The grays and browns are perfect for my son's room. I'll admit, it was a little challenging to assemble since the instructions are mere illustrations and the pieces are not marked, but I've assembled before and I'm familiar with the materials (particle board) and hardware (pegs and cams) so it wasn't as bad as it might be for a novice. Pay close attention to the measurements, too. These are small scale. Even though I knew the nightstands would be lower than his existing bed, to actually see them together, I'm regretting not getting the platform bed, but I may add some wheels or legs to lift them up a bit. All in all, very pleased with the product for the price!