Love it!! Its the perfect height to use in place of a coffee table. I bought it because I have a pull out sofa bed and didnt want to move a heavy coffee table out of the way. It was easy to assemble, just screw on the legs no tools needed. Its a light silvery Grey velvet. I bought thick, stiff leather place mats to put glasses or plates on. You can also use a tray. Plenty of storage for extra blankets, dvds, books  etc.