The stool is more of a tan color and the wood a cherry finish.  The instructions are just pictures so it took me some time to figure out as I'm not handy but nothing too difficult.  I discovered I could use my Black & Decker cordless screwdriver instead of hand screwing it in with the supplied tool, so much easier.  If someone handy could explain where the washer goes, that would be great!  Do you put the screw in the leg hole all the way and then put on the washer and screw it in or put the washer on the screw first or what is the proper way.  Wayfair is A+