I loved the look of this desk, waited for it to come back in stock. Box arrived a tad damaged and I had read reviews saying people’s desks were damaged. Well I’m pleased to report mine was not, it looks really smart and goes with our decor. I’d say it was more a dark grey than black, which for me was perfect. Husband put it together, seemed straightforward. I’d maybe prefer plastic or rubber covers for the screw holes, but the stickers do their job.