It is gorgeous! So happy that I got it. It is a lighter color than the pics they show. I took off a star because there were no predrilled holes for screwing the legs on (I saw in the reviews. I had to borrow a power drill. I messed up the first side by drilling holes that were too big (3 put of 4 holes), and now I have to buy some bigger screws so I can completely secure that leg. It has a bad smell that hasnt gone away completely yet. It is especially strong when you open the lid. The outside has gotten better. Its been over a week since its been out of the box. It feels really sturdy when sitting on it.