After reading the reviews we knew we wouldn't be getting a gray table but rather a darker one. That was ok by us. The table its solid, gorgeous and it is different than your run of the mill everyday table. We were going for a farmhouse look and this did it! It is a very well built piece! We kept our expectations to a minimum but the design, durability, look and feel really far exceeded my expectations! Delivery was great and setup was nice and easy! Another great find on Wayfair!