The table itself is much darker than the photo depicts.  It's more of an expresso vs a cherry wood.  The rollers on the bottom are not noticeable but make the table easy to move for vacuuming.  The storage compartments are amazing for remotes, catalogs, books, etc.  The lift-top is somewhat difficult to move up and down.  However, it's super sturdy.  It's not going to decompress on you while using it.  This is a great coffee table!