Pondered ordering this for several weeks. Just a little nervous about ordering something this big online. But the price, good reviews and the free shipping finally convinced me.  So glad I did.  Delivered inside my door in three big boxes. Was a little intimated at first at assembly and wondered if I should have paid the extra hundred bucks to have someone else assemble it.  But once my daughter and I got all the boxes opened, we were able to put it together in about half an hour and it looks beautiful. I did not use the expandable option but love that I have the choice. Sure all solid wood would have made it a better piece but then there's no way it would cost only $1300. It is a very solid piece and well constructed. Complete agreement that the light should have been white but it doesn't detract from the overall look.