I love this table! I bought this to fit a small kitchen space but it can double as a kitchen island if your space allows. I purchased 4 matte black bar stools to go with it and I'm so pleased. The color is as pictured, no surprises there. But there is a faux wood grain pattern that has varying shades of tan. The table is durable and strong and easy to assemble (I assembled this myself in about 1.5 hours). The top of the table consists of two parallel "wood" slabs that do not touch - there is about a half inch gap running along the center of the table. This doesn't bother me but is worth noting. Great buy for a great price.