Table is much more expensive looking than cost.  Great Buy!  Top is darker than bottom.  Love the rustic details to the top.  Easy to put together.  Very sturdy.  Only complaint is that the back of the table has just a solid creamy color.  I put it behind the couch and you can see it when walking by.  I am going to just paint the back a darker brown so it isn't so noticeable.  Probably best against a wall.