I'm redecorating my house with lighter colored furniture to make it feel airier and to give my living space a beachy/coastal feel. I saw this table and liked it - it looks nice, was easy to put together (I bought mine open-box and there was no manual included, but I was able to put it together without any instructions), and feels sturdy. I like that it has a bottom shelf for extra storage (my previous coffee table didn't have that second shelf). There were a few places where the white paint was chipped off but, as I said, I bought it open box, so those little cosmetic imperfections are to be expected.