I really love the color of this tv stand. It’s a grayish brown and looks rustic but still contemporary. The box itself was heavy, but not terribly bad. I put it together myself, and it did take me quite a while. I have purchased a few pieces of furniture on Wayfair now that require assembly, and this one was definitely the most difficult one to assemble. The instructions weren’t very specific, and it’s easy to get mixed up. Also, it would be very helpful to have more than two hands to assemble the sides due to how you have to do it. I’d suggest you get the help of another person. Once it was put together though, it is very sturdy and looks fantastic!