First, it looks so much better then the price paid! The Blue is a rich darker shade and the wood coloring on the top favors a dark walnut. This is not an expensive wood. The colors it mimics are definitely applied with some adhesive material. However, if you’re careful during assembly it’s a flawless imitation. But please, be careful. During assembly we laid all the pieces out on an area rug and made sure they never touched. This will help you avoid scratches. Worked like a dream. If damaged during shipping, just call Wayfair and they’ll get another one sent out right away. If it’s the right color for you, go for it. Just remember assembly is time consuming and expect to apply the door hinges a couple times. Hope this helps.